Temporary EYFS Teaching Assistant

Salary or Hourly Rate

Grade 3 Actual salary £16,070 to £16,585

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Part Time

Duration

12 Months (Maternity Cover)

Hours per week

22.5

Work Base

Christ Church C of E Primary School, Newark, NG24 3XB

Additional Documents

Primary Grade 3 TA - Job Description.pdf – 127KB

Additional Documents

supportstaffapplicationform.docx – 110KB
Converted File supportstaffapplicationform.docx.pdf – 509KB Closing Date 30 November 2026 09:00

Christ Church C of E Primary School are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Grade 3 Teaching Assistant with a Level 3 Early Years qualification to join our growing school on a temporary maternity cover basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team. Applicants must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Experience of supporting children with Communication and Interaction needs, particularly through targeted interventions such as Early Talk Boost, would be highly desirable.

This is an ideal opportunity to work in a supportive environment and to share and develop your skills and expertise. The successful candidate will join a warm and caring school that is deeply committed to being child-centred and community-focused.

We foster an inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported in their holistic development. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing atmosphere that promotes resilience, respect and a love for learning.

We prioritise professional development and wellbeing, offering opportunities for growth and training. You will be part of a vibrant community that embraces strong Christian values and positive relationships among staff, children and families.

Contract: Temporary maternity cover for up to 12 months

Start date: Monday 4 January 2027

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 1:00pm (22.5 hours per week)

Qualification: Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)

The post is temporary maternity cover for up to 12 months and may end earlier if the substantive postholder returns to work sooner.l

Prospective applicants are warmly invited to visit the school. Visits are available on:

• Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 4:00pm
• Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 4:00pm

Please contact Donna Bemment-Morris (School Business Manager) by email at office@christchurch.notts.sch.uk or telephone 01636 680051 to book a place.

How to Apply

Application forms are available above and must be completed accurately and in full and returned to office@christchurch.notts.sch.uk. Alternatively, you can return a hard copy to the school during opening hours.

Closing date: Monday 30 November 2026 at 9:00am

Shortlisting: Monday 30 November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 2 December 2026

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.