Early Years Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting children from Nursery through to Year 6. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring and committed Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming team at Freeland CE Primary School. Freeland is a small, friendly village primary school just outside Witney and is part of EPA Trust. Our school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning. Our school vision, "From small beginnings… Know your roots, Branch out, Fly High," reflects our commitment to helping every child flourish. This is a varied and rewarding role, primarily based within our Early Years provision , working with children aged 2-5 years in our Nursery and Reception classes. However, the successful candidate will also be expected to work flexibly across the primary phase, supporting teaching and learning wherever needed. An important part of this position will be working in our after-school club with nursery-aged children, four days per week until 5.15pm . We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys working with our youngest children and can provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment at the end of the school day. You will work closely with our experienced Early Years team and wider school staff to ensure that all children receive the very best start to their education.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

• Put children's happiness, safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

• Have high expectations of all children and a commitment to helping every child succeed.

• Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how young children learn through play.

• Support the delivery of an engaging, creative and inclusive curriculum.

• Take responsibility as a key person for a small group of children, building positive relationships with children and their families.

• Observe and monitor children's development, identify next steps in learning and share information effectively with colleagues.

• Encourage children's independence, confidence, communication and social development.

• Work flexibly across the primary school, supporting pupils of different ages and abilities.

• Help provide a welcoming, safe and enjoyable after-school club experience for nursery children, four days per week until 5.15pm.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and parents to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.

• Be a reflective, proactive and adaptable practitioner who is enthusiastic about developing their own practice.

We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive village school community.

• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

• A friendly, experienced and dedicated staff team.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's early learning experiences.

• High-quality professional development and training through EPA Trust.

• Opportunities for career progression and development within our wider Trust.

• A school that values its staff and is committed to supporting everyone to reach their full potential.

Come and join us! We are looking for someone who brings warmth, energy, creativity and a genuine passion for working with children . If you enjoy helping young children grow in confidence, develop their independence and discover the excitement of learning, while also embracing the variety of working across a primary school, we would love to hear from you. If you feel you could be the person we are looking for, then please contact our Administrator, Amanda Zanre to arrange to visit the school on: office.3208@freeland.oxon.sch.uk or telephone on 01993 881707