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Opportunity for a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant
The school requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant from August 2026 to work in Foundation Stage 2.
The post is temporary in the first instance, with a strong possibility of extending beyond this.
Interested applicants must have English GCSE (A*-C) or equivalent, preferably Maths GCSE (A* to C) or equivalent and considerable experience of supporting children’s learning in a school setting.
Salary: Level 3 TA (points range 11-14)
Applications are welcome for full time or part time consideration.
We are looking for a team member who:
1. is a highly organised and effective practitioner, who has an excellent working knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum
2. is willing and able to teach a whole class as part of PPA provision and provide short-term cover on occasions
3. is confident with all aspects of Early Reading, including teaching and supporting phonics.
4. is able to work on own initiative to effectively intervene in learning and give appropriate support at a high level to identified children
5. has the highest expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
6. has experience of working with SEND children with complex needs and be willing to provide one to one support (including intimate care), when required
7. is keen to develop professional expertise
8. is creative, flexible and has a sense of humour
9. has good IT skills
10. is willing to allow time before and after school to liaise with other staff
11. enjoys working with supportive parents, governors and the wider community.
In return we can offer:
12. the opportunity to work in a school with highly cohesive, supportive and effective leaders;
13. opportunities to engage in collaborative activities with other schools in our trust;
14. well-motivated children who make outstanding progress;
15. a friendly, supportive team of colleagues;
16. excellent parental support and a committed governing body;
17. a broad, exciting curriculum with excellence in sport, music and the arts;
18. opportunities to develop expertise both within the school and across the Attenborough Learning Trust.
Sparkenhoe is proud to be part of the Attenborough Learning Trust. We are committed to providing our staff with high-quality professional learning throughout their career. We place a high priority on the development of our people. Working for Attenborough Learning Trust, means you will have the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners and observe and share practice on a regular basis. Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and the trust so you can better understand our school community.
See the job description and person spec for further details.
Closing date for applications: Monday 20th April at 5.00 pm
Interviews will be held in the week beginning: 4th May 2026
We are very proud of our school, pupils and the results we achieve.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please see the application instructions for contact details.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.