Job Advert: EYFS Teaching Assistant

Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Contract: Permanent/Fixed Term (depending on appointment)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: To be agreed

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young children thrive during the crucial early years of their education.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning activities in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Promote children's learning, independence, and social development through play-based experiences.
• Work with individual children and small groups to support learning and development.
• Help create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Observe, monitor, and record children's progress where appropriate.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and resources.
• Support children's personal care needs where required.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children in an EYFS setting.
• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (desirable).
• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and positive approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when needed.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A well-resourced learning environment.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in children's lives.

Safeguarding Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment procedures.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about early years education and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application before the closing date.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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