At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young learners in a vibrant classroom, helping them thrive through play-based activities.
- Company: Putnoe Primary School, a welcoming and collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Flexible contract options, supportive team, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a well-resourced setting with outstanding leadership.
- Why this job: Join us to nurture the next generation's love for learning and development.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in early years and experience with young children.
The predicted salary is between 24075 - 29425 £ per year.
Putnoe Primary School in Bedford is seeking a dedicated and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team for a temporary contract covering the Spring and Summer terms 2027. You will work closely with our Early Years Teacher in a vibrant class of 4-year-olds, playing a vital role in supporting the daily learning, well-being, and development of our youngest pupils during their first experience of school life.
Key Information
- Position: Early Years Teaching Assistant (Aged 4)
- Contract Type: Temporary (Full-Time or Part-Time options considered)
- Duration: Spring and Summer Terms 2027 (January 2027 - August 2027)
- Location: Putnoe Primary School, Bedford, UK
Main Responsibilities
- Support Classroom Learning: Assist the class teacher in delivering creative, play-based activities that align with the EYFS framework.
- Nurture Child Development: Work with individuals or small groups of 4-year-olds to boost their communication, social skills, and early literacy/numeracy.
- Prepare the Environment: Help set up engaging indoor and outdoor learning zones, ensuring resources are safe, clean, and accessible.
- Observe & Record: Help monitor children's progress by sharing observations with the teacher to help plan their next steps.
- Provide Pastoral Care: Assist with practical daily routines, including lunchtime supervision, promoting independence, and managing personal care needs.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications: A full and relevant Level 3, or above, qualification, in line with DfE requirements - Early years qualification requirements and standards. GCSE or equivalent qualification at a pass mark in English.
- Experience: Previous experience working with early years children, ideally aged 4, in a school or nursery setting.
- Skills: A warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of how young children learn through play.
- Safeguarding: A strict commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. An enhanced DBS check is required.
What We Offer
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding personal development
- Outstanding leadership and management
- A welcoming, collaborative early years team.
- A vibrant, well-resourced learning environment.
- The chance to make a real difference in children's early school experiences.
Early Years Teaching Assisstant employer: Putnoe Primary School
Putnoe Primary School in Bedford is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and collaborative environment for Early Years Teaching Assistants. With a strong focus on professional development and outstanding leadership, staff are encouraged to grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. The school's vibrant atmosphere and commitment to safeguarding ensure that both employees and pupils feel valued and supported.
