Job Description

Silfield Oak Primary Academy


EYFS Teaching Assistant


Start Date: ASAP


Contract Type: Permanent, part time (33.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year)


Hours of Work: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday, Tues, Thurs and Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Weds)


Salary: NJC Scale 3 SP 5 - 6 (FTE 25,583 - 25,989 / Actual 19,368 - 19,675 per annum)


We have a unique and extremely exciting opportunity to be part of the founding team of a brand-new school which has just opened. We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant, who will play a central role supporting the growth and development of the school.


As part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust, the school will be part of a collaborative, forward thinking group of 40 schools. Silfield Oak Primary Academy has initially opened with 30 pupils in the first year and grow to 60 pupils in the second year. Eventually, the school will have the capacity for 420 pupils.


The role will include:

Supporting a reception class with high quality play Supporting children with learning and development Attending training and implementing this into practice Supporting children with SEND to access the curriculum Working in a strong team with children at the heart of everything

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience of working in early years A strong understanding of continuous provision and high-quality interventions with children A strong understanding of the EYFS and development of young children A record of professional development linked to the role Excellent communication skills Ability to build strong and positive relationships with the school community

Please submit applications early as we shortlist on submission and may interview earlier than the deadline. For an informal discussion prior to making in application, please contact Emily McMillen, headteacher, headteacher@silfieldoak.org.uk


If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, to apply please click here.


Closing Date: 09:00am, 26 September 2025

Please be advised that this advert will be closing on 24 September 2025 for internal applicants.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.





CLOSING DATE


2025-09-26