Early Years Teacher
Job description
EYFS Teaching Assistant | September Start
Location: Lancaster & Surrounding Areas
Pay: Competitive Daily Rate
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel Lancaster
Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in their educational journey?
Teaching Personnel Lancaster is seeking caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming primary schools and nurseries across Lancaster from September.
This rewarding role is perfect for individuals who thrive in Early Years settings and are committed to helping young learners develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning through play and exploration.
The Role
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Support children aged 3-5 within Nursery and Reception settings
✅ Assist teachers in delivering engaging and creative learning activities
✅ Encourage children's social, emotional and educational development
✅ Foster a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
✅ Support children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups when required
✅ Help monitor progress and celebrate every achievement
What We're Looking For
✔ Experience working with children within an EYFS, nursery or childcare setting
✔ A positive, patient and nurturing attitude
✔ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
✔ A genuine passion for supporting children's development
✔ Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Childcare, Education or Early Years are desirable but not essential
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
Access to a variety of EYFS opportunities across Lancaster and the surrounding areas
Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant
Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
Make a Difference from Day One
If you're ready to inspire young minds and play a key role in shaping children's earliest learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel Lancaster and secure your EYFS Teaching Assistant role for September! ✨
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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