Job Description

EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant

📍 Primary School, (DE7)
⏰ 32.5 Hours per Week | 39 Weeks per Year
📅 Start Date: September 2026

Are you a passionate and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young children?

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Kirk Hallam in their search for an enthusiastic EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting pupils across the Early Years and Key Stage 1 age range, including children with additional learning, emotional and behavioural needs.

The Role

As an EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support pupils in the classroom, on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
  • Help children with SEND, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
  • Build positive relationships that promote confidence, wellbeing and independence.
  • Assess and respond to individual pupil needs.
  • Support children to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
  • Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

✅ Has experience supporting children in a primary school, nursery, care or SEND setting.

✅ Has experience working with pupils with ASD, ADHD and emotional or behavioural needs.

✅ Is calm, patient, resilient and nurturing.

✅ Can build strong relationships with children, staff and parents.

✅ Uses initiative and can work independently as well as part of a team.

✅ Is passionate about making a lasting difference to children's educational journeys.

✅ Puts children's wellbeing and development at the heart of everything they do.

What the School Offers

  • Friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team.
  • Happy and engaged children who love learning.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Strong support from a successful Multi Academy Trust.
  • A positive and inclusive school culture where every child matters.
  • The opportunity to make a real impact within a caring school community.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity in the Ilkeston area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant position starting in September 2026.

For more information please email your CV to Jack.Jepson@TWrecruitment.com