Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 5, £23,992 per annum
Start date: ASAP

John Locke Academy is an outstanding school looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and inspirational Teaching Assistant to support our children. We are a positive, creative, and forward-thinking team of professionals. The academy is part of The Elliot Foundation Trust, a successful multi-academy trust specialising in primary education.

We are looking for an inspiring, flexible Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils and Teachers.

The post will involve supporting children’s learning programmes within the class, as well as leading groups. It may also include some lunchtime cover.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Establishing a supportive relationship with the children and their parents, acting as a role model, and being aware of, and responding appropriately to, individual needs.
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• Developing methods of promoting/reinforcing children's self-esteem.

If you relish the chance to play an important role in a child’s happiness and development at school, we are keen to hear from you.

We may be in a position to support candidates through a variety of apprenticeship schemes to enhance their skills and qualifications.

Closing date: Thursday 16th October 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.