Early Years Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Dunstable
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Early Years Education Childcare Classroom Support Communication Skills Child Development Teamwork Activity Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Early Years Teaching Assistant

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1RE

8 days remaining to apply

Start date details: ASAP

Closing date: 28 April 2026 at 12:59am

Date listed: 4 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time

Contract type: Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Points 4-7

Additional allowances: NJC Points 4-7

Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2/3 qualification who will work within our Pre School class to cover on a fixed term contract until April 2027 within the classroom. The successful candidate will be as part of a supportive team to ensure the care of individual or groups of children, to support their learning and development and ensure their safety. Experience of working with children aged 3-5 years old and excellent communication skills are essential.

The role is varied and will involve:

  • Assisting with the care of children in the pre school class
  • Encouraging and supporting children’s development
  • Support the class teacher to organise and support different activities (role play and story time etc)
  • Encouraging exploration
  • Support children's language development
  • The ability to engage and build strong relationships with children
  • Observe and complete relevant paper work

We can offer:

  • A motivated and supportive Leadership team
  • A commitment to enhancing your professional development.
  • A friendly and warm community with dedicated staff
  • Enthusiastic learners.
  • A commitment to raising standards for all our children.

Totternhoe CE Academy and Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure for all applicants.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics.

For further details please contact the school office on [contact hidden] or email: [contact hidden]

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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