EYFS Teaching Assistant

Overview

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary role starting February 2026. This school provides a warm and nurturing early years environment where children benefit from caring staff, clear routines, and engaging activities. Leaders work collaboratively with practitioners to maintain high standards of care and learning, helping young pupils develop confidence, curiosity, and strong early learning foundations. Children respond positively to structured support and a calm, welcoming atmosphere.

• Support children’s development through structured and play‑based EYFS activities
• Assist the class teacher with delivering age‑appropriate learning experiences
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing classroom environment
• Contribute to observations, assessments, and planning
• Help children develop early communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Support social and emotional development through positive routines
• Work collaboratively with EYFS staff to ensure consistency
• Uphold safeguarding standards and prioritise child welfare

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential
• Experience supporting early years children
• Warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach to early childhood development
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Able to follow consistent routines and contribute to planning
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to high‑quality EYFS practice
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting child development

Uphold safeguarding standards and prioritise child welfare. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.