EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Contract: 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, fixed-term until 31.08.2027

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:15

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade D - £18,520.22 to £18,960.20

Help shape confident learners from the very start of their journey.

We are looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join the team at Westwood Primary School, a nurturing primary school in Lowestoft where high expectations, inclusion and strong relationships sit at the heart of school life. This role suits someone who combines warmth, patience and professionalism with a genuine commitment to helping every child thrive. Working closely with teachers and colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to a positive, engaging learning environment and support children’s academic, social and emotional development. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children as they develop the foundations for lifelong learning.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the EYFS, working with individuals and small groups to help children make progress.
• Deliver and adapt planned learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Promote inclusion and provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning, communication, behavioural or physical needs.
• Support children’s wellbeing, independence, personal care and positive behaviour as required.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback to teachers, and build positive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Danielle Gillings, Assistant Headteacher/EYFS Lead, at: dgillings@westwoodprimary.org

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.