TEACHING ASSISTANT (FTC)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
St Ives
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Supporting high quality teaching and learning Working in Nursery/Reception classes Working in KS1 Targeted support within a whole class setting Delivery of interventions 1:1 work Supporting vulnerable children Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs

FULL DESCRIPTION

TEACHING ASSISTANT (FTC)

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is a friendly school, committed to developing the whole child and enriching the learning experience of all.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is committed to providing and supporting high quality teaching and learning opportunities in all curriculum areas across the school. This may include working in our Nursery/Reception classes and KS1.

The role will include targeted support within a whole class setting, the delivery of interventions within and outside of the classroom, as well as 1:1 work. Please note this is a temporary position.

About the Role

We are seeking a professional who:

  • Is committed and enthusiastic
  • Wants to contribute to our creative team
  • Has a drive for excellence
  • Can support the personal development of the assigned pupil (if applicable), enabling them to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them
  • Has a compassionate and caring attitude to working with children, parents and colleagues

Experience of working with vulnerable children as well as experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs would be an advantage.

What We Offer

  • A supportive school that constantly seeks to improve
  • Colleagues who are highly motivated and support each other
  • An exciting opportunity to join our Ofsted graded ‘Good’ school, recently inspected in November 2024 and support our delightful children

Application Details

Closing date: Monday 15th December 2025, at 12pm

Interviews: Friday 19th December

For further information and an application pack, please visit our website: https://www.eastfieldinfants.org/vacancies/

Applications must include a covering letter stating how you meet the person specification.

Safeguarding

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a check by the Disclosure Barring Service. In addition, please note in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE,2025) guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process, prior to interviews taking place.

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