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Early Years Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Bedfordshire
Date posted : 08/07/25
  1. Flexible Working
£120 - 150 per day

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Biggleswade  

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full Time (Term-Time, Long-Term with Permanent Potential)

Day Rate: £120 - £150 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Description:

Are you a warm, nurturing individual with a passion for helping young children thrive?

A welcoming, community-focused primary school in Biggleswade is seeking a committed Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team this September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting children's early learning and development during one of the most important stages of their education. Whether you’re an experienced EYFS practitioner or a passionate TA ready to take the next step, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning and delivery of engaging Early Years activities
  • Provide individual and small group support – including pupils with SEND
  • Assist with daily routines, personal care, and emotional wellbeing
  • Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a nurturing environment
  • Prepare and organise resources to support learning through play
  • Occasionally step in to cover sessions under teacher guidance

Requirements:

  • Experience working in Early Years or primary education
  • Confident with the EYFS framework and developmental milestones
  • Comfortable supporting children with personal care needs
  • Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
  • A team player who’s flexible and happy to get stuck in
  • Committed to creating an inclusive, supportive classroom for every child

Why join Teaching Personnel:

  • Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees.
  • A supportive consultant dedicated to your placements and career progression.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and online training.
  • Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles if desired.
  • A chance to regain control of your work-life balance.

If you live locally to Biggleswade and are excited about helping young learners flourish from their very first day at school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us to find out more about this rewarding role.

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.
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