Teaching Assistant

How to apply

Please complete the online application form as fully as possible, ensuring that any gaps in employment history are clearly explained. Applicants are also asked to include a covering letter, outlining how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the job description and the specific requirements of the role. Please use the Application section of the application form to write your covering letter.

Rode Heath Primary School

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Rode Heath Primary School

Salary: Grade 4 - £13.47 per hour

Contract: 1 year initially - 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term time only, 38 weeks per year)

Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time Only

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026

We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner to join our outstanding Early Years team. The role is based in Reception and involves working with some of our youngest learners, helping to create a nurturing and dynamic learning environment that supports every child to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of our high-quality EYFS curriculum.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.
• Work 1:1 and with small groups to scaffold learning and support children to achieve their developmental milestones.
• Provide high-quality interactions to develop communication and language.
• Support personal care and independence skills.
• Observe, assess and contribute to tracking children’s progress.
• Deliver interventions including Phonics, early Maths and SEND programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for all children.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Teaching Assistant / Learning Support.
• Experience working within a Reception Class or Pre-School Early Years setting.
• A secure understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Experience delivering phonics, key early learning interventions and SALT programmes.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• The ability to plan for and track the progress of key children.
• An enthusiastic and dedicated personality with a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to build warm, positive relationships.

We can offer you:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and aspiring children.
• Supportive governors, staff and parents.
• A committed and highly motivated team.
• The opportunity to work in a creative environment.
• A commitment to continued professional development.

If you are committed to providing high‑quality Early Years education and are motivated to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners, we warmly invite you to apply. Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school; please contact us to arrange an appointment by emailing admin@rodeheath.cheshire.sch.ukor calling (01270) 314414.

The closing date for applications is Monday 13th April 2026, and the successful candidate will take up the post on 1st September 2026.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form as fully as possible, ensuring that any gaps in employment history are clearly explained. Applicants are also asked to include a covering letter, outlining how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the job description and the specific requirements of the role. Please use the Application Questions section of the application form to write your covering letter.

Rode Heath Primary School is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, comprehensive safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS, and social media screening, prior to any contract being issued.

Closing date: Monday 13th April
Interview date: Monday 20th April