EYFS Teaching Assistant (Forest School) - Fridays only

Teaching Assistant – EYFS – Forest School

Vacancy at St Helen’s Primary School – Bluntisham

Hours of work: 5.5hrs / week (Fridays) term-time only. Scale: Level 2
Start Date: September 2026 Closing date: 12noon on 13th April 2026. Interview date week commencing 20th April, exact date TBC.

We are looking for a friendly Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher in our early years class on Fridays. Early years or nursery setting experience desirable along with understanding of the Early Years framework and / or Forest School.

Friday mornings in our Early Years class is Forest School.

The Role
The ideal candidate will be:
• Confident leading small groups and targeted interventions in a range of year groups
• Fully committed to the role of working alongside pupils with Additional Needs
• Motivated, energetic and has a flexible and innovative approach to learning
• Passionate about providing the best opportunities possible for our children
• Committed to working as part of a hard-working and dedicated team
• Experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs is desirable.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Calm and patient
• Organised and efficient

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:
• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Practical and proactive, able to manage a variety of tasks

Benefits of Joining Our Team
Working at St Helen’s means becoming part of a supportive and close-knit staff team. Benefits include:
• Working closely with the class teacher and a dedicated staff team
• A friendly village school community where everyone knows each other
• A collaborative environment where staff help and support one another

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is central to our work. The successful candidate will share this commitment. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying
Please refer to the job description and person specification when applying and outline the skills, qualities and experience you can offer.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact Amie Lill, School Business Manager at: finance@st-helens.cambs.sch.uk

More information about the school can be found at: https://www.sthelensprimary.org/. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, ISA registration, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online search, medical check and two satisfactory references.