EYFS Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Due to the expansion of our EYFS base, D’Eyncourt Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across our Nursery unit. The successful candidate will play a key role in raising the progress and attainment of pupils within Nursery, working closely with EYFS teachers to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

A Higher Level Teaching Assistant's main responsibilities are:

• To create and maintain a stimulating, purposeful, nurturing and safe early years learning environment, ensuring provision is well-resourced, engaging and supports the development of prime and specific areas of learning.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning activities for nursery-aged children, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), working with and with support from the EYFS Lead, ensuring all children are engaged, supported and able to learn through play and exploration.
• To lead the day-to-day organisation and provision of a small Nursery group, working closely with the EYFS Lead, ensuring routines run smoothly and that the environment promotes independence, curiosity and a love of learning.
• To assess, monitor and track children’s progress in line with EYFS requirements, in collaboration with the EYFS Lead, using observations and assessment information to inform next steps and planning.
• To provide clear feedback to children through high-quality interactions, questioning and modelling, adapting provision to meet individual developmental needs.
• To take responsibility for the management of a Nursery group on a day-to-day basis, promoting positive behaviour and supporting children to develop social skills, independence and emotional regulation.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children’s progress, development and wellbeing in line with school policies and statutory EYFS requirements, with oversight from the EYFS Lead.
• To support the implementation of safeguarding, health and safety and welfare requirements, including intimate care, risk assessments and first aid where appropriate.
• To work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals, under the guidance of the EYFS Lead, directing support staff within the Nursery provision to ensure high-quality learning and care.
• To contribute to the planning and delivery of a broad, balanced and stimulating early years curriculum, including indoor and outdoor provision, in partnership with the EYFS Lead.
• To take responsibility for the pastoral care of children, ensuring their wellbeing, safety and individual needs (including SEND and EHCPs) are supported effectively.
• To communicate effectively with parents and carers, building strong relationships and sharing information about children’s learning, development and wellbeing, liaising with the EYFS Lead where appropriate.
• To contribute to wider school life, including transition arrangements, meetings, training and school events.
• To undertake additional responsibilities as required, including contributing to whole-school priorities and early years development.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Flexible, adaptable and creative, able to respond positively to change in a dynamic school environment.
• Passionate about teaching and learning, with a drive for excellence and high expectations for all pupils.
• Highly organised, motivated and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
• A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues to support pupil wellbeing and achievement.
• Reflective and eager to develop professionally, continually striving to improve practice.
• Able to uphold and promote the ethos, values and vision of the school.

Benefits include strong, supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community, a happy, stimulating and safe learning environment, dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards, a supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body, and opportunities for professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the vacancy through the My New Term platform, accessible via the school website www.deyncourtprimary.org. We are proposing that visits take place on Thursday 4th June 2026.

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

The academy values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.