EYFS Teaching and Learning Support Assistant Maltby Lilly Hall Academy
Contract: Permanent
Applications Close: Wed, Jul 8, 2026
Contract Type: Term Time
Hours: 30
Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
EYFS Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - 30 hours, salary Band D £25,583 - £25,989 per year (pro rata £18,030.42 - £18,316.56). Permanent position supporting pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
The Governors and Leaders are seeking a highly organised, committed individual to support and promote pupil progress and welfare, contributing to a caring and stimulating learning environment.
Key responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of teaching staff and senior Early Years practitioners to support the care and education of young children.
- Contribute to play based learning experiences and care routines that promote children's development, independence, and well being.
- Support individual and small group activities both indoors and outdoors, helping children to access and engage in the Early Years curriculum.
- Build positive relationships with children, acting as a caring role model and responding to individual needs.
- Work with all staff to create and maintain a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
- Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills, training or experience to support children.
- Prepare and tidy the classroom and resources for daily activities, and assist with displays of children's work.
- Support children's personal care needs, including hygiene, toileting, mealtimes, first aid and overall well being.
- Support the movement and handling of students with disabilities.
- Provide one to one and small group support, delivering planned learning and play activities.
- Participate in the delivery of specific interventions to small groups of targeted students.
- Supervise and support children to ensure their safety, engagement and access to learning both indoors and outdoors.
- Promote positive behaviour and social skills in line with Academy policies.
- Observe, record and report on children's progress, achievements and any concerns to the class teacher.
- Prepare and maintain resources and equipment as required.
- Work in partnership with both the team, parents and carers, sharing information as directed.
- Take part in training, staff meetings and performance development as required.
- Build and maintain effective professional relationships with relevant external stakeholders and service user groups.
Qualifications & Skills
- High level of organisation and commitment to supporting young children.
- Ability to work effectively with teaching staff and other early years practitioners.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships with children.
- Awareness of child development and ability to contribute to activities that support learning and well being.
- Ability to provide personal care support and maintain a safe learning environment.
- Experience or willingness to use specialist skills or training to support children where appropriate.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and willingness to comply with statutory checks.
Benefits
- Modern learning spaces that inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
- Excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and personalised Professional Learning and Development (PLD) programme.
- A strong induction programme with supportive and ambitious colleagues.
- The opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful department.
- A clear pathway for leadership development within a growing and ambitious Trust.
- Employee benefits (some subject to successful 6 month probation):
- Cycle to work scheme
- 24/7 GP access
- Cash healthcare plan
- Staff Rewards Gateway
- SmartTech
- Career Progression
To promote and safeguard the welfare of students and other adults within the Learning Trust by adhering to all statutory and associated workplace policies.
