EYFS Teaching Assistant needed in NN2

EYFS Teaching Assistant – NN2 Area (Northampton)

Location: NN2, Northampton
Hours: Full-Time, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary to permanent opportunity

Are you passionate about early childhood education?
Do you have experience supporting young children in a nursery or school setting?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in the NN2 area of Northampton is looking to appoint a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team as soon as possible. This full-time role is ideal for someone who thrives in a nurturing, play-based learning environment and enjoys supporting the developmental needs of young children.

The Role:

• Supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and/or Reception)

• Assisting with phonics, play-based learning, and early development activities

• Helping to set up and tidy learning areas indoors and outdoors

• Providing social and emotional support to children

• Working closely with the class teacher and EYFS team

Requirements:

• Experience working with young children in an EYFS setting

• A caring, proactive and enthusiastic approach

• Strong understanding of early childhood development

• Ability to work well as part of a team

• DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years qualification

• Experience with phonics schemes such as Read Write Inc. or Letters and Sounds

• Paediatric First Aid (preferred but not essential)

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly school environment

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly

• Potential for a long-term or permanent role

Interested?
We’re arranging trial days and interviews immediately – apply today to take the next step in your EYFS career!

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to: samantha.banks@teachingpersonnel.com

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.

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.