Ryhope Infant School Academy - Early Years Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	05 May 2026
Salary:	£20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£24,796
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	26 June 2026
Location:	Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Company:	Sunderland City Council
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	295694

Summary

Ryhope Infant School Academy

Shaftesbury Ave, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 ORT

Tel: 0191 917 1910

Email: info@ryhopeinfantschool.org.uk

www.ryhopeinfantschool.org.uk

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Head Teacher: Mrs T Allen

Role: Early Years Teaching Assistant - Level 3 or Relevant DfE validated Early Years Education Qualification

Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1st Sept 2026 andndash; 16th July 2027 (initially with potential of permanent if numbers continue to increase)

Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours per week)

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Advert Start Date: Monday 4th May 2026

Salary: NJC 3 andpound;24,796 per annum (Pro-rata)

Due to the increase in pupil numbers the Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Early Years Teaching Assistant, to join our inclusive and creative school.andnbsp; Applications are invited from experienced Early Years Teaching Assistants, who are prepared to make a positive contribution to the life and ethos of our inclusive school. The successful candidate will work within our Nursery Unit with age ranges 2 to 4 years however, may be placed anywhere within the Academy, supporting children with their daily activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.

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The successful candidate will:

Have a full and relevant (DfE validated) qualification for Early Years (Level 3)

Have experience in working within an Early Years setting

Be passionate about working with young children and their learning.

Have an ability to relate well to staff, parents and children.

Demonstrate a good understanding of child development, the importance of nurturing and the impact it has on the outcomes for children

Be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children

Be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning including child-initiated learning.

Be an effective communicator and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues

Be flexible and resourceful whilst always putting the needs of the child first

Have a commitment to their own professional development.

Be prepared to be involved in the wider life of the school.Ryhope Infant School Academy is a caring, supportive community where we aim to provide outstanding education in a nurturing environment.

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Completed application forms should be returned to Mandy Henderson by email to: recruitment@ryhopeinfantschool.org.uk. CV applications will not be accepted.andnbsp;

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Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026 @ 12 noon

Shortlisting: Week commencing 29th June 2026

Interviews: To be scheduled week commencing 6th July 2026

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Ryhope Infant School Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to be fully committed to our safeguarding policies and procedures, in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Pre-employment checks and references will be sought before interview and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

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