Key Role Information

Salary
£9,326 - £9,472
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
05/10/2026 09:00
Start
2 November 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP3 - SCP4
Department
Support Staff
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
16.00
Weeks per year
45.067
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Ecton Village Primary Academy, West Street, Ecton


NJC Scale Point 3 to 4 (£25,614 to £26,016 FTE)

Actual Salary (up to £9326 - £9472)

Part-time (up to 16 hours) | Term Time Only | Flexible Working Pattern


Please note: To meet EYFS statutory staffing requirements, applicants must hold a DfE-recognised Early Years qualification that can be counted within EYFS staff ratios and a level 2 in English. Applications from candidates without an eligible qualification cannot be considered.


Are you passionate about giving children the very best start to their education? Ecton Village Primary Academy, part of Hatton Academies Trust, is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated EYFS team.

This role offers an excellent degree of flexibility and would suit candidates seeking a working pattern that fits around other commitments. We are open to applications from individuals who can work either:

Five afternoons per week, or, Two full days per week

The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate and the academy to meet the needs of the provision.


About the Role

Working alongside our experienced Early Years team, you will support children's learning, development and wellbeing within our EYFS environment. You will help create a nurturing, engaging and inclusive setting where every child can thrive, supporting both individual pupils and small groups in their learning and development.

The successful candidate will:

  1. Support learning through play and structured activities
  2. Assist in observing, recording and assessing children's progress
  3. Help maintain an engaging indoor and outdoor learning environment
  4. Promote children's independence, confidence and social development
  5. Work closely with colleagues and families to support children's learning journey
  6. Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child welfare


Essential Qualifications and Experience

A key requirement of this role is that applicants must hold a qualification that is recognised by the Department for Education as full and relevant for inclusion in EYFS staff:child ratios.

Please only apply if you hold an appropriate Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above) that meets this requirement.

You will also need:

  1. Level 2 qualifications (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
  2. Experience of working with young children
  3. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  4. A warm, positive and child-centred approach
  5. Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  6. Paediatric first aid training or willing to complete this.


Why Join Us?

At Ecton Village Primary Academy, you'll be part of a supportive school community that values teamwork, professional development and the important contribution of every member of staff. As part of Hatton Academies Trust, you'll benefit from working within an organisation committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and families.


Safeguarding

Hatton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.


You will be able to apply for this vacancy, plus find a job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website: https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/  We are unable to accept applications by CV only.


Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am Monday 5th October


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Our recruitment processes help us understand what you uniquely contribute. Submissions that rely too heavily on AI risk obscuring the very qualities we are looking to discover. If you use AI, let it support your thinking, not replace it.


Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance


Qualifications

Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematics essential
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (recognised on DFE Early Years Qualification List) essential
First Aid qualification or willing to undertake trainingessential
essential
Training in the EYFs profiledesirable
Knowledge of Read Write Inc, Kinetic Letters and White Rose Mathsdesirable
Completion of DfE Teacher Assistant Induction Programmedesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to carry out playground duties in variable weather conditionsessential

Attitudes

Commitment to deliver first class support to staff and pupils within a clearly defined systemessential
Reliable in order to maintain the consistency of expectations and standards.essential

Experience

Appropriate level of data protection, security and confidentiality awarenessessential
Appropriate IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excelessential
Ability to use Tapestry to record children’s learning

Personal Attributes

Physically fit to set out equipment both indoors and outdoors and help move heavy equipmentessential
General understanding of national curriculum, Early Goals, Development Matters essential
Ability to clean up toilet accidents, change nappies and help clean up children who have been ill (if required)essential
Must be suitable to work with children.essential
Good interpersonal skills in order to develop positive working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staffessential
Physically fit to move around the school, walking, standing, and sitting with pupilsessential
Flexible and responsive - able to address potentially challenging situations by problem-solving and negotiationessential
Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.essential
A willingness to work with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.essential
Enjoy working with children in a respectful and empathetic manner.essential
Ability to work using own initiative, to be pro-active and work as part of a team.essential
Commitment to outstanding safeguarding practicesessential

Qualifications

Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematicsessential
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (recognised on DFE Early Years Qualification List: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-onlyessential
First Aid qualification (or the willingness to undertake first aid training)essential
Proven experience of working with or caring for children of relevant ageessential
Completion of DfE Teacher Assistant Induction Programme
Training in the EYFs profile
Knowledge of Read Write Inc, Kinetic Letters and White Rose Maths

Ecton Village Primary Academy

HR Team

HR@hattonacademiestrust.org.uk

West Street
Ecton
Northamptonshire
NN6 0QF

Safeguarding Information

Hatton Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.