EYFS Teaching Assistant

North East Ambition; Hexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Hexham is seeking a part-time Early Years Teaching Assistant. The role involves providing small group and one-on-one support, assisting in teaching early reading and math, and managing challenging behavior. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification is essential, with experience in handling challenging behavior preferred. This position offers a permanent contract during term time only, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their teaching skills in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and 1:1 support for children.
• Assist in teaching early reading and basic maths.
• Manage challenging behaviour when required.

Skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Small group support

1:1 support

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Permanent contract, part‑time, 35 hours per week (7 hours per day) – term time only.

Band 4. Salary: £26,403 – £28,142 FTE; £20,931 – £22,310 pro rataોર્ડ്.

About Sele First School

Sele First School is a large primary school with 389 children enrolled. Nursery class offers 39 places. All other classes are organized by age into national curriculum groupings, with three classes in each year group.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our successful team as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (including a 30‑minute lunch break).
• Provide small group and 1:1 support to meet the individual needs of children.
• Assist across school, including managing challenging behaviour where required.
• Support the teaching of early reading and basic maths concepts.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification required.
• Experience and ability to manage challenging behaviour desirable.

Safeguarding & Disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Candidates will be required to disclose unfiltered convictions before the interview. Further details are available on the Ministry of Justice website. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Key Policies

Child Protection Policy: https://www.selefirst.org/Policies/

Employment of Ex‑Offenders Policy: https://www.selefirst.org/Policies/

Application Process

1. Applications and curriculum vitae can be downloaded from the school website or collected by telephone from the school office.
2. CV must accompany the application form.
3. Return completed applications and CV either by post to Steph Milburn, Sele First School, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ or by email to [e-mail].

Important Dates

Closing Date: 12:填写pm Tuesday 27 January 2026

Interview Date: W/C 2 February 2026

Contact

Headteacher: Steph Milburn, Sele First School, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.selefirst.org