EYFS Teaching Assistant

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academy Trust   Tel:   01842 878278   Email:   sarah.godbold@mundford.dneat.org        Salary – Pay Points 6-7, £18,467 - £18,761 actual pa (£25,989 - £26,403 FTE)   Fixed Term until 31 August 2027   Part time   31.5 hours per week   Term Time only   Required for 1 September 2026     Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS teaching assistant who is passionate about helping young children thrive?   We are seeking a EYFS teaching assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. This fixed term position is linked to funding for a child with SEND and will involve working closely with identified pupils to support their learning, development and access to the curriculum. While a significant proportion of the role will involve supporting a particular child, the successful candidate will also work as part of our EYFS team, contributing to high-quality provision for all children within the classroom.  We are looking for someone who is / We would love to hear from you if:   Have experience of working with young children, preferably within an EYFS setting.  Be patient, nuturing and committed to meeting the needs of all learners.  Have a good understanding of child development and inclusive practice.  Be able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.  Work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative when required.    Working Hours   The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate at interview but will fall within our academy hours of Monday to Friday 08:15 to 15:45.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher at 01842 878278.   How to apply   For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.  To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.  References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.  Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.