EYFS Teaching Assistant

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HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST

Upminster Infant School

We Learn and Grow Together

St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 3BS

Tel: 01708 227320

Head Teacher: Mrs Helen Lendon

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week x 38 weeks per year, term time only. 8.30am - 11.30am/12.00pm - 3.30pm)

Grade: Scale 2, point 3

Salary: £21,652 per annum pro-rata (based on a full time salary of £28,617 p.a.)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 in the first instance, with the possibility to extend.

Start Date: April 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge within an excellent School in Upminster? Have you had previous experience working in EYFS or an infant school?

Are you a creative and ambitious with previous experience of working with young people? The candidate would preferably be Level 3 qualified and have a passion for working with young people. It is essential that the successful candidate has previous EYFS/ infant experience or has worked within a Nursery Setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who has a passion for working with children and enhancing their development.

Do you have the skills and knowledge to support children with a range of needs, using effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and learning?

We can offer: A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team A commitment to your professional development A successful, happy and forward thinking whole school community. If this role appeals to you, please do not hesitate to apply online – we cannot accept CV’s.

We are looking for a person who is calm, kind, patient and who:

• Has good knowledge of the EYFS Framework
• is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• is experienced in communicating with young pupils and those with learning difficulties
• is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• is able to build and maintain effective relationships
• is committed to working as part of a team
• Applicants must be confident as they will be responsible for a group of key children
• Applicants must have previous experience of supporting EYFS/ infant Children.
• Role requirements: Teaching Assistant Qualification desirable

At Upminster Infant School we pride ourselves on our kind, supportive and caring environment. The position is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please apply online. No CV’s will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 20th March 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd March 2026

We anticipate a high volume of applications, therefore we reserve the right to close the advertisement early. Unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.