EYFS Teaching Assistant

Cumbria; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing Church of England school is seeking an energetic Early Years Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting in February 2026. The ideal candidate must have an NVQ Level 3 qualification and demonstrate excellent English and maths skills, along with a positive attitude towards supporting pupils with varying needs. The position offers professional development opportunities and a friendly work environment committed to safeguarding children's welfare. Applications are open until 16th January 2026.

Benefits

Supportive team

Opportunities for professional development

Nurturing work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified with a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Able to relate well to children and adults.
• Confident in seeking learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils with a variety of needs.
• Enhance the school environment with a caring and compassionate approach.
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school.

Skills

Excellent English skills

Excellent maths skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Flexible and calm

Creative problem-solver

Enthusiastic

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Temporary
• Work pattern:Full-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Closing date for applications: Friday 16 January 2026
• Employer:VA

1 Temporary EYFS Full-Time Teaching Assistant required from February 2026 for 1 year due to pupil numbers

PCD5 £25,989 pro rata – 32.5 hours per week term time only, + 5 INSET
Days

Bishop Harvey Goodwin is a warm, friendly and nurturing Church of England school situated in the south of Carlisle. We are seeking to recruit an energetic, creative and inspiring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team of support staff and provide support for pupils with a variety of needs. Candidates should have a bright and positive attitude and should be keen to enhance our school with their caring and compassionate nature. We are looking for professionals who understand children, their needs and how best to adapt practice and approaches so that everyone is included.

The successful candidate should be:

• Qualified with a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Have excellent English and maths skills
• Able to relate well to children and adults
• Confident to actively seek learning opportunities
• Flexible, calm, creative, problem-solver, and filled with enthusiasm
• Play a full and active role in the wider life of school
• Committed to upholding our Christian values

We can offer:

• A happy, friendly and nurturing working environment, where everyone’s contributions are valued
• A supportive team who have high expectations of the pupils and each other
• A Good school (Ofsted 2024)
• Opportunities for professional development
• A vibrant learning environment
• A commitment to ensuring the very best opportunities for children by being committed to them meeting their full potential

This school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Application packs are available from: Teresa Calvert, by telephone or email to [e-mail]

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Calvert at the school by 12pm on Friday 16th January 2026. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 19th January 2026.

Bishop Harvey Goodwin School
Harold Street
Carlisle
CA2 4HG