Teaching Assistant - Early Years Foundation Stage

Teaching Assistant EYFS Contract: Permanent Hours: 33.75 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week) Working Pattern: 8.15am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Pathway 3, £21,288 - £22,702 per annum (FTE £27,254 - £29,064) Site: Gladstone Primary Academy Closing date: 9am on 4th June Start date: September 2026 Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. Do you believe in early growth? Can you show perseverance in helping young children succeed? Do you inspire aspiration from the very start? If so, Gladstone Primary Academy would love to hear from you! Your role: In this rewarding Early Years role, you will support the Reception Class through play-based, engaging learning experiences, helping them feel confident and ready to explore. Working closely with the class teacher, you will provide tailored support for individuals and small groups, helping every child overcome barriers and make meaningful progress. You will nurture communication, curiosity and independence, encouraging children to stay engaged, develop key early skills and celebrate their achievements along the way. To succeed, you will bring a strong understanding of early child development, experience working with young children, and a calm, positive approach. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills, able to adapt quickly and contribute to a well-organised, nurturing classroom environment, always committed to inclusion and safeguarding. Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils. About us: At Gladstone Primary Academy, you will join a vibrant, multicultural community where every child is known, supported and celebrated. Here, staff work together with dedication and care to create a stimulating environment where pupils develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. As part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you will also benefit from a strong network of collaboration, professional development opportunities and shared expertise that will support your own journey of growth. Here you will find more than just a role, you will find a team that shares your values of growth, perseverance and aspiration. You will be supported by engaged leadership who value your voice, encouraged to develop your expertise, and empowered to make a genuine difference every single day. Together, you will help children overcome barriers, discover their strengths and achieve success that lasts far beyond the classroom. Why work for us?: Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives throug