If you are looking for your next role in Education/Teaching Support, we would love to hear from you!
Woodlands Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our existing team on a 32.5 hours per week (Term Time Only) basis. This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2027.
We are looking for someone who:
Shares our core values of Inclusion, Collaboration, Success, and Achievement.
Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
Holds a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years Qualification.
Has experience working with children aged 3 to 5 in an early years or nursery setting, as well as delivering small group and one-to-one interventions.
Possesses a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework, Statutory Guidance, and safeguarding/child protection measures.
Is a proactive, flexible team player with a warm, caring, and positive attitude.
As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing, primarily within our Nursery & Reception Classes. Other responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils' learning through group and individual activities, reinforcing key concepts in early literacy and numeracy.
Adapting support to meet individual needs, including children with SEND or EHCPs.
Assisting in the planning, delivery, and assessment of targeted intervention programmes.
Building positive, respectful relationships with pupils to support their emotional and social development, including attending to personal needs like hygiene, health care, and first aid.
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children in line with school policies.
At Woodlands Primary School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Woodlands Primary School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Inclusion, Collaboration, Success and Achievement run through all aspects of school life.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 19th July 2026 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
