EYFS Teaching Assistant

Ewell Grove champions the right of children to have access to high quality education in their local community. The overarching aim of Ewell Grove is to be, and always remain, a school of excellence both in academic and social terms. We regard our establishment as a community that provides both context and opportunities for children to develop an understanding of cohesion, tolerance and respect. We develop high aspirations for our pupils and in return families have exacting expectations of us. We recognise the significance of inclusion and diversity within educational settings and the imperative to create and celebrate success for everyone. Through our school ethos and values, policies and practices we aim to eradicate discrimination and barriers to learning whilst improving participation and achievement for all. As children move through our school, from their earliest formative years, we build upon the experiences they have already gained. With our school foundations firmly rooted in Early Years principles we believe that the curriculum we offer must nurture, preserve and cherish the uniqueness of childhood. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years Team. The primary focus of this role is to provide 1-to-1 support for a specific child in Nursery who has physical disabilities, ensuring they can access all areas of the early years’ curriculum safely, comfortably, and with maximum independence. In addition to this dedicated support, you would also work with other children across the wider EYFS setting who have special educational needs.Working Hours – 35 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time plus one week), 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday with 30-minute unpaid break.

We are

A village school at the heart of the local community. A Good school (Ofsted, January 2022) A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive An innovative school with excellent facilities

What we offer

A team of staff committed to supporting you Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schoolsOpportunities to study for the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant QualificationSupport for those that wish to further their career in teachingMembership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)We are looking particularly for someone who has:Good written and verbal communication skillsHigh level of personal and emotional resilienceLots of patienceCapacity to be flexibleAbility and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionalsEwell Grove Primary and Nursery School is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website.The deadline for applications is 9am Wednesday 16th September 2026. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Salary

FTE £25,133 / Pro Rata Salary £20,482

Closing date

9am Wednesday 16th September 2026

Interviews

Wednesday 23rd

September 2026 Start date

As soon as possibleTo apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.