Teaching Assistant

Eastfield Infant & Nursery School

VACANCY

TEACHING ASSISTANT (FTC)
PART-TIME, 23 hours
SCP 3-5, depending upon experience

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is a friendly school, committed to developing the whole child and enriching the learning experience of all.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is committed to providing and supporting high quality teaching and learning opportunities across the school.
The role will include targeted support within a whole class setting, the delivery of interventions within and outside of the classroom and may include 1:1 work.

Please note this is a temporary position available from 13th April 2026 to 31st August 2026 initially, with the possibility of being extended into the next academic year.

We are seeking a professional who:
• Is committed and enthusiastic
• Can support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities
• Can work with individual pupils or small groups, providing tailored support to help them access the curriculum and achieve their best
• Has a drive for excellence
• Has a compassionate and caring attitude to working with children, parents and colleagues

We can offer:
• A supportive school that constantly seeks to improve
• Colleagues who are highly motivated and support each other
• An exciting opportunity to join our Ofsted graded ‘Good’ school, recently inspected in November 2024 and support our delightful children

Closing date: Thursday 5th February 2026, at 12pm
Interviews: Friday 13th February 2026

For further information and an application pack, please visit our website:
https://www.eastfieldinfants.org/vacancies/

Applications must include a covering letter stating how you meet the person specification, please specify if you have a preference or relevant experience for working in a particular year group, across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Please note however that you may be asked to work with any year group across the school.

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a check by the Disclosure Barring Service. In addition, please note in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE,2025) guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process, prior to interviews taking place.