Specialist EYFS Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 48f55d2c-adfd-4620-a35b-1afd39dcd449 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and welcoming school?
We are now recruiting for an Experienced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join our small mixed Nursery and Reception class. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, motivated professional who is passionate about early childhood education and making a real difference to young learners.
About the Role
Working closely with the class teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality early years provision. The role includes supporting learning across Nursery and Reception, leading and contributing to small-group and individual teaching and providing excellent support for children’s early language development.
You will work with children with a range of needs, including SEND, adapting learning and provision to ensure inclusion and progress for all. The role also involves contributing to engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences, supporting assessment and observation and promoting children’s wellbeing.
The Successful Candidate Will:
• Have experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Be confident and effective in teaching and supporting small groups of children.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of early language and communication development.
• Have experience supporting children with SEND and adapting practice to meet individual needs.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
Desirable:
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Experience supporting creative planning and producing learning resources.
• Experience working in a mixed Nursery and Reception class.
• Knowledge of outdoor provision and outdoor learning.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is creative, adaptable and has a good sense of humour, with a genuine love of working with young children. You will bring fun, positive and engaging energy into the classroom while maintaining a professional approach. You will work well as part of a small, supportive team and show a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning.
What the school offers its staff
About the Trust
Arkwright Primary School is part of Redhill Academy Trust and a member of the Redhill College of Leadership and Development, offering excellent professional development and career progression opportunities. For further information, please visit the Trust website.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
For further details about this post, please contact the school on 01246 234018. To apply, please complete the online application form using the ‘Apply Now’ button.
For any questions regarding the application process, please contact the HR Team.
Safeguarding Statement Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List checks, online searches, and satisfactory references.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and welcoming school?
We are now recruiting for an Experienced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join our small mixed Nursery and Reception class. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, motivated professional who is passionate about early childhood education and making a real difference to young learners.
About the Role
Working closely with the class teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality early years provision. The role includes supporting learning across Nursery and Reception, leading and contributing to small-group and individual teaching and providing excellent support for children’s early language development.
You will work with children with a range of needs, including SEND, adapting learning and provision to ensure inclusion and progress for all. The role also involves contributing to engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences, supporting assessment and observation and promoting children’s wellbeing.
The Successful Candidate Will:
• Have experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Be confident and effective in teaching and supporting small groups of children.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of early language and communication development.
• Have experience supporting children with SEND and adapting practice to meet individual needs.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
Desirable:
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Experience supporting creative planning and producing learning resources.
• Experience working in a mixed Nursery and Reception class.
• Knowledge of outdoor provision and outdoor learning.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is creative, adaptable and has a good sense of humour, with a genuine love of working with young children. You will bring fun, positive and engaging energy into the classroom while maintaining a professional approach. You will work well as part of a small, supportive team and show a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning.
What the school offers its staff
About the Trust
Arkwright Primary School is part of Redhill Academy Trust and a member of the Redhill College of Leadership and Development, offering excellent professional development and career progression opportunities. For further information, please visit the Trust website.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
For further details about this post, please contact the school on 01246 234018. To apply, please complete the online application form using the ‘Apply Now’ button.
For any questions regarding the application process, please contact the HR Team.
Safeguarding Statement Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List checks, online searches, and satisfactory references.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.