Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 35a62475-28a9-4b87-95cf-40611218e1dc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning / Early Years(or equivalent).
• Is kind, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with young children.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Can build trusting relationships and communicate well with young children.
• Is willing to learn and work as part of a supportive team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and child development.
Experience of working with children with additional needs is helpful but not essential
Essential
Desirable
How Identified
Qualifications
NVQ level 3 in Early Years, or equivalent
Paediatric First Aid
Evidence of training and further professional development; Keeping Children Safe in
Education Training; ELSA Trained
Application Form
Experience
Experience working in either EYFS in primary or nursery.
Ability to support the implementation of strategies suggested by colleagues and external advisors.
Experience working 1:1 as well as with small groups under the
guidance of a teacher.
Working in a primary school or nursery.
Evidence of working with learners with challenging behaviour.
Application Form
Job Related Knowledge
Effective support for learners with additional needs and their teachers within a mainstream
school.
Ability to enable independent learning
Interview
Letter of application
Skills and Aptitudes
Effective organisational skills. Commitment, sense of humour and enthusiasm.
Ability to nurture and support vulnerable pupils.
Interview
Letter of application
Other Requirements:
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
The importance of teamwork. Working in partnership with parents and carers.
High personal standards of performance.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
High expectations for all learners. Commitment to high quality childcare and safety.
Good Attendance Record.
Good Health Record.
What the school offers its staff
We are a welcoming, nurturing rural church school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to helping every child flourish. Our Early Years environment is joyful, creative, and child‑centred, with a dedicated team who work closely together to provide the very best start for our youngest learners.
Full training will be provided, including support from our SENCO and experienced Early Years staff. We are committed to helping the successful candidate grow in confidence and skill.
Pension Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning / Early Years(or equivalent).
• Is kind, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with young children.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Can build trusting relationships and communicate well with young children.
• Is willing to learn and work as part of a supportive team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and child development.
Experience of working with children with additional needs is helpful but not essential
Essential
Desirable
How Identified
Qualifications
NVQ level 3 in Early Years, or equivalent
Paediatric First Aid
Evidence of training and further professional development; Keeping Children Safe in
Education Training; ELSA Trained
Application Form
Experience
Experience working in either EYFS in primary or nursery.
Ability to support the implementation of strategies suggested by colleagues and external advisors.
Experience working 1:1 as well as with small groups under the
guidance of a teacher.
Working in a primary school or nursery.
Evidence of working with learners with challenging behaviour.
Application Form
Job Related Knowledge
Effective support for learners with additional needs and their teachers within a mainstream
school.
Ability to enable independent learning
Interview
Letter of application
Skills and Aptitudes
Effective organisational skills. Commitment, sense of humour and enthusiasm.
Ability to nurture and support vulnerable pupils.
Interview
Letter of application
Other Requirements:
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
The importance of teamwork. Working in partnership with parents and carers.
High personal standards of performance.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
High expectations for all learners. Commitment to high quality childcare and safety.
Good Attendance Record.
Good Health Record.
What the school offers its staff
We are a welcoming, nurturing rural church school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to helping every child flourish. Our Early Years environment is joyful, creative, and child‑centred, with a dedicated team who work closely together to provide the very best start for our youngest learners.
Full training will be provided, including support from our SENCO and experienced Early Years staff. We are committed to helping the successful candidate grow in confidence and skill.
Pension Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.