Early Years Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. This is a part-time role supporting our Nursery children during the lunchtime period. The successful candidate will help to create a safe, positive and nurturing environment, assisting children with their lunchtime routines, encouraging independence, promoting good manners, and ensuring their wellbeing throughout the lunch break. The successful candidate will: Have experience of working with young children, ideally within an Early Years setting. Be patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with children. Support children with eating, hygiene and social interaction during lunchtime. Work effectively as part of the Early Years team. Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power

to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in

the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly

meaningful. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary,

and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply

committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships,

talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff

to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value

every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and

inspired to make a real difference. You will join a collaborative network of schools where

shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every

academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital

role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build

brighter futures. If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape

lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our

team. Together, let’s make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential to be

extraordinary. That belief drives everything we do across our growing family of Primary schools. United by a passion for excellence, we work collaboratively—drawing on the latest research and bold innovation—to create vibrant, inspiring learning experiences that help every child shine. Our Tr