Early Years Teaching Assistant

About the role

Advert Description for TIH114651BE

Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 1NJ
01438 351198
www.bedwell.herts.sch.uk

Part time
Early Years Teaching Assistant
Salary range: between 25583 and 27254
Start date: ASAP

At Bedwell Primary we believe every child deserves an exceptional start to their education. We are a warm, inclusive and vibrant school dedicated to helping our children thrive academically and socially. Our early years team provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children learn through play and curiosity.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. Working under the guidance of the class teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the daily learning and development of our Nursery pupils.

 Key responsibilities

• Support Learning: Assist with early literacy, phonics and maths activities.

• Play-Based Learning: Lead and facilitate engaging indoor and outdoor activities.

• Pupil Support: Deliver targeted 1:1 or small-group interventions for children, including those with SEND.

• Observations: Observe and record children’s progress to contribute to ongoing assessment.

• Environment: Maintain a safe and inspiring classroom environment.

• Personal Care: Assist with children's hygiene, personal care and lunchtime routines.

What we are looking for

• Qualifications: A level 3 or 4 qualification in Childcare/Early Years.

• Knowledge: An extensive understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

• Skills: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team attitude.

• Traits: Kindness, patience, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to support our youngest learners in their first years at school.

 We can offer you:

• A supportive and welcoming team

• A spacious and well-resourced learning environment

• A school committed to professional development.

Bedwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).Bedwell Primary School is committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.

Closing date: 07/08/2026 09:00:00
Interview date: 10th Aug 2026

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com