Early Years Teaching Assistant, Norton-on-Derwent

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Sandringham Primary School, Doncaster, DN2 5LS

Job Details

• Salary: £25,185 – £25,989 pro rata (Salary Grade 5)
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (Part-time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Start Date: September 2026
• Region: Doncaster
• Job reference: REQ23077

Job Description

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Sandringham Primary School are looking to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support the academy’s development in the year ahead.

Sandringham Primary School is part of the Exceed Learning Partnership, a multi‑academy trust comprising 10 academies in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire & engage children by creating a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment.
• Support development by delivering high‑quality EYFS curriculum support, focusing on prime and specific areas of development.
• Observe & record children’s progress and contribute to learning journeys/profiles.
• Collaborate with the Early Years Teacher to plan and implement creative indoor and outdoor activities.

Benefits

• Excellent career development
• Talented and hard‑working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum
• The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
• Access to the most up‑to‑date training and development for Teaching Assistants
• Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations
• A highly committed and supportive Academy Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors
• An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
• Access to our health and wellbeing services through our partnership with Schools Advisory service which gives employees access to physiotherapy, exercise programmes, wellbeing support and 24‑hour access to GP appointments for you and your family
• Free flu jabs annually

Application Details

• Closing date for applications: 8 June 2026
• Shortlisting: 9 June 2026
• Interview date: 15 June 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

Safeguarding

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate; the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self‑disclosure.

Contact Information

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE