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EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

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Nurture curiosity. Support early development. Help little learners thrive.

Our welcoming EYFS team is looking for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic
Teaching Assistant to support our youngest children as they take their first
steps on their learning journey. If you love play‑based learning, early language
development, and helping children feel safe, confident, and excited to explore,
this role is for you.

About the Role
Support the class teacher in delivering high‑quality EYFS provision
Work with children individually and in small groups to develop early
communication, language, and number skills
Assist with phonics, early writing, and hands‑on learning activities
Help set up and supervise indoor and outdoor continuous provision
Encourage positive social interactions, independence, and emotional
wellbeing
Support routines such as snack time, tidy‑up time, and transitions
throughout the day

About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for working with young children
Understands the importance of play in early learning
Communicates warmly and clearly with children and adults
Is patient, nurturing, and able to respond sensitively to children’s needs
Works well as part of a collaborative EYFS team
Brings creativity, energy, and a calm, reassuring presence
Experience in EYFS or early childhood education is desirable, but a positive,
child‑centred approach is essential.

What We Offer
A supportive, friendly EYFS team
A nurturing school community where every child is valued
Opportunities for training and professional development
A chance to make a meaningful impact during the most important stage of learning

Ewyas Harold Primary School is
committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and
young people. The successful candidate
will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring
Service enhanced check and further pre employment
checks will be conducted in
accordance with KCSIE. The post is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 and the School is
therefore permitted to ask job applicants
to declare all convictions and cautions
(including those which are “spent” unless
they are “protected” under the DBS
filtering rules) in order to assess their
suitability to work with children. It is an
offence to apply for the role if the
applicant is barred from engaging in
regulated activity relevant to children

For more information contact

Visits to the school by prior
appointment are warmly
welcomed. Application
forms and further details are
available from the school
website or the
school office
Tel: 01981 240432 or
email: admin@ewyas-harold.
hereford.sch.uk

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