About The Role
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Fixed Term, until August 2027
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £25,583 - £28,598 (pro rata £22,005 - £24,599 per annum)
Do you have a passion for helping our youngest children flourish into confident, curious and happy learners?
To provide high-quality care and education for children in our Early Years setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment that supports their holistic development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Key Responsibilities
- Support excellent teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom.
- Carry out interventions that support children’s learning and development.
- Foster strong, trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues to create a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities and interactions that encourage curiosity, creativity and problem-solving in line with the EYFS framework.
- Maintain a vigilant approach to safeguarding, ensuring children’s welfare is always the highest priority.
- Ensure all children feel valued and included, promoting equality, diversity and positive attitudes to learning.
Qualification Criteria
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above
- Right to work in the U.K.
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
- Level 3 Early Years Qualification or equivalent (desirable)
Benefits
- Wonderful children: behaviour and attitudes are exceptional, and pupils appreciate the opportunities they receive
- A supportive environment: join a friendly team that values collaboration and growth
- Training and development: access our strong programme for professional development
- An inclusive community: a school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing of all
Safeguarding statement
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Diversity and inclusion
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
How to apply and who to contact
To find out more about life at Ark Tindal, visit our website or follow us on social media. We welcome visits to the school or informal chats with our team - just contact us at info@arktindalprimary.org or call 0121 464 3049. To apply, please visit www.arktindalprimary.org/vacancies. Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026.
