Key Role Information

Salary
£19498-20783
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
15/07/2026 12:00
Interview
w.c 20th July
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Blackpool Support Payscale | SCP 7 - SCP 11
Department
EYFS
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
43.720
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Moor Park Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our dedicated Early Years team. As part of the Synergy Education Trust, we are proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive and achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner with a passion for early childhood development to play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences. Working closely with the class teacher, you will support the planning and delivery of engaging, child-centred activities, help create a stimulating learning environment, and contribute to the assessment and development of pupils in line with the EYFS framework.

The successful candidate will:

  1. Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare
  2. Have experience working within an EYFS setting
  3. Demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and early learning principles
  4. Be nurturing, patient, and committed to supporting all learners
  5. Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to the wider school community


In return, Moor Park Primary School and Synergy Education Trust offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children.

Monday to Friday 8.30-3.30 For more information visit Moor Park Primary School

Qualifications

Level 3 Qualification in Teaching and Learning or equivalentessential
Minimum requirement level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE English Grade C/4essential

Skills

Experience

Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher;essential
Contribute to planning learning activities with the teacher, writing evaluations as required;essential
Select and adapt appropriate resources / methods to facilitate agreed learning activities;essential
Support pupils in social, health and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate;essential
Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety.essential
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independenceessential
Responsible for the careful and safe use of equipment such as play and standard ICT equipmentessential
Provide short term cover supervision of classes ; essential
Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas; essential
Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable;essential
Support the role of parents / carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents / carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etcessential
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independenceessential
Invigilate exams and testsessential

Leadership

Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staffessential

Personal Attributes

Commitment to the development and maintenance of good relationships with staff, parents, pupils, governors and the community.essential
Ability to Implement planned learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher;essential
Ability to Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher; essential
Be responsible for the presentation of displaysessential
Provide specialist support to pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties; This may include toileting and changing pupils where appropriate.essential
Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first languageessential
Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils;essential
Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject). essential
Contribute to the creation of Individual Education plans and behaviour plans and support teachers in monitoring and providing evidence showing progress towards EHC plan targets, for identified pupilsessential

Moor Park Primary School

Deborah Makin

recruitment@moorpark.seteducation.org.uk

Moor Park Avenue,
Bispham
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY2 0LY

Safeguarding Information

Introduction

Synergy Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its schools. The Trust complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children, including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Safer Recruitment

Job descriptions and person specifications make reference to safeguarding and child protection. All posts are subject to satisfactory completion of enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS) checks. All advertisements include a safeguarding statement and commitment.

Application Stage

All applicants are scrutinised to verify identity and academic qualifications, Professional references are requested using our standard pro forma for short listed candidates. As a minimum, references should be from the two most recent employers. References are checked against previous employment history and gaps in employment. Professional references must be obtained from work email addresses. Our standard reference proforma makes reference to suitability to work with children and young people. The application form require applicants to complete a disclosure of any criminal convictions.

Short listing

Only those candidates meeting the criteria outlined in the person specification will be short listed. All short

listed candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our safer recruitment due diligence.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will take part in an interview and selection process. Candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies or gaps in their employment history. Candidates will be reminded of their responsibility to disclose any criminal convictions if they have not already done so. Proof of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK must also be provided at interview.

Appointment

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be required for all appointed posts. Other pre employment compliance checks will be carried out. This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will also be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed. All staff will receive a comprehensive induction programme covering all aspects of safeguarding and health and safety.

Probation

All new staff will be subject to the trust probation procedures for a period of 6 months. The probation period is to enable the assessment of an employee’s suitability for the job and which includes a review of the performance of new staff in relation to duties, skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the job description and person specification.

This will also include an employee’s suitability to work with children and young people and their commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Equal opportunities

The Trust recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce. We takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and respect, irrespective of their differences. The Trust is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations between all.


We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2025 – KCSIE 2025. . No applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.