EYFS Teaching Assistant
Job description
We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Early Years team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young children at the very start of their learning journey.
Full-time hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Start Date: 1st September 2026 or ASAP
The Role
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support children’s learning through play, exploration and structured activities
- Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging EYFS provision
- Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups
- Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils with personal care where required
- Observe, record and contribute to assessments of children’s progress
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young children in EYFS or early years settings
- Has a warm, patient and nurturing approach
- Demonstrates good communication and teamwork skills
- Is proactive, flexible and committed to children’s wellbeing
- Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Early Years / Supporting Teaching and Learning) – desirable but not essential
We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Friendly, hardworking staff and leadership team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Happy, curious children who love to learn
How to Apply
Please apply by sending your updated CV, outlining all your relevant experience supporting children in Early Years.
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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