Job details
Start Date: 1st September 2026.
Holmer C E Academy invites applications for an enthusiastic EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are seeking a caring individual who has a genuine passion for early childhood education and possesses the skills to foster a nurturing learning environment for our youngest pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the delivery of the EYFS/KS1 curriculum within the classroom and outdoor learning spaces.
• Assist in planning and preparing engaging learning activities tailored to early years pupils.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for children to explore and learn.
• Help to assess children’s progress and report back to teachers
• Encourage children’s social and emotional development through play and interaction.
• Work closely with the class teacher to ensure that the needs of all children are met effectively.
Why Join Holmer C E Academy?
• Be part of a dedicated team committed to early years excellence.
• Engage in continuous professional development in a supportive atmosphere.
• Contribute to the foundation of children’s lifelong learning journey.
• Work in a school that values creativity, inclusivity, and the well-being of every pupil and staff member
Holmer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and it is important that all applicants support the school’s policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check, and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. As part of the selection process, senior leaders will carry out online checks of candidates’ social media accounts.
Applicants are welcome and encouraged to visit the school.
For further information, to request an application pack or to arrange a visit, please contact the school.