Teaching Assistant EYFS (Five Ways Primary School)

Teaching Assistant EYFS - Grade 3 - Full Time/Permanent/Term time only contract. Starting date: 1st September 2026.  Actual Salary - £21,900.00

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing school community, within our Early Years Foundation Stage to support the children and cover PPA time.

The successful applicant will:

• have experience in Primary Education
• be passionate about children’s learning and welfare
• have good communication skills
• have good literacy and numeracy skills
• have the ability to relate well to children and adults
• be able to work well as part of a collaborative team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.

We can offer:

• a warm, supportive and friendly school community
• pupils who are happy, enthusiastic and enjoy learning

Five Ways is a large, three form entry primary school with approximately 650 pupils on roll. Our school is made up of a dedicated team of Staff and Governors working together to provide a stimulating environment which is conductive to learning. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues at Five Ways, ensuring all children in our Early Years Foundation Stage receive an excellent education and reach their potential.

Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 @ 12:00 noon

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th July 2026.

Please do not apply via our website, this option is not available.  Please complete the application form and return via email to 'LBuck@fiveways.staffs.sch.uk'.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by telephone or e-mail.  References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding and mandatory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education including enhanced DBS, and for shortlisted candidates, references and online search checks. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration prior to interview to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths. Five Ways Primary School is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates