EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Reference: EDV/2026/WA/27926
Location: Narberth Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2LH

Contract: Term Time Only, Full‑Time
Salary: £22,314.00 – £23,393.00 Annually (Actual) – Support Staff Grade 3 FTE £25,185–£26,403
Closing Date: 9:00 am, 16th Jan 2026
Positions Available: 1
Interview Date(s): Monday 26th January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a nurturing and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive early years team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the learning, development, and wellbeing of our youngest children, helping to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The school has a very friendly, lively ethos and offers great opportunities for professional development.

• Support the learning, development and wellbeing of EYFS pupils.

• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.

• Undertake safeguarding and child protection training and apply relevant policies.

• Keep staff and risk registers up to date and support the implementation of best practice.

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Good standard of education including English & Maths (GCSE/Level
  2).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within a classroom setting and with Early Years pupils.
• Experience working within EYFS framework.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent role model and positive attitude.

• Highly supportive and committed senior leadership team.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support and access to accredited counsellors.
• Focus on staff wellbeing with a network of wellbeing champions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Access to a range of staff benefits and shopping discounts.

All applications must be received electronically via our My New Term page at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Closing date: 9 am Friday 16th January 2026. Interview date:
Monday 26th January 2026.

All applicants will be required to provide photo identification, proof of qualifications where applicable, and are subject to enhanced DBS clearance plus two suitable professional references. The appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of mandatory safeguarding checks and a self‑declaration of criminal disclosing. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to KCSIE and UK Home Office safeguarding requirements.

Chris Eales
Email: chriseales