Early Years Teaching Assistant

Overview

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Job Details

• Address: Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 8DG
• Hours: 32.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible (subject to relevant checks)
• Reference: 7769

Employer

• Carlton Colville Primary School
• Address: Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 8DG
• Salary: £23,657 – £24,404 per annum, pro rata (pay award pending)
• Hours: 32.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible (subject to relevant checks)
• Reference: 7769

Role purpose and environment

At Carlton Colville Primary School, we are proud of the incredible opportunities we provide for all our pupils. Everyday should be a chance to learn, play and grow and our wonderful team work tirelessly to create a thriving school community. In developing this offer further, we are excited to welcome creative, caring and dedicated professionals to join us.

A rare opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team. This post will include working closely with teachers to deliver whole-class and small group sessions, ensuring the very best support for children of all abilities. The position will currently be based in our newly reopened school nursery, and you may need to support the children with personal care. You will need to have the skills to help the children they work with to thrive and the opportunity to be part of a genuinely inclusive, progressive school community.

Responsibilities

• have strong communication skills
• have had experience of working in an educational setting
• be flexible and happy to work as part of a team
• be dedicated to helping all children to thrive
• involve yourself in the life of the school beyond the classroom

A relevant Qualification, Level 3 or above is essential for this role.

Qualifications

Level 3 or above is essential for this role.

How to apply

If you share our vision for education and would like to be part of a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, visit the school’s website.

If you would like to find out more about this role or to arrange a visit please contact Kay Everett-Day, Business Manager by calling 01502 572682.

How To Apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email at mrs.everett-day@carltoncolvilleprimary.co.uk.

Closing date: 12pm, 23 September 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 29 September 2025.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

Carlton Colville Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for all posts. The school operates an equal opportunities policy.

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