Level 3 Early years Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Shropshire
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Love the buzz of a nursery where little personalities shine every single day?

We’re working with a welcoming, well-established nursery setting in Telford that’s looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time. This is a Monday to Friday role with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person.

The setting is bright, nurturing, and full of energy. The team genuinely care about giving children the very best start, creating a safe, playful environment where curiosity is encouraged and every milestone is celebrated. You’ll be joining a supportive staff group who work closely together and value each other’s ideas.

Your role will include:

• Supporting children aged 0–5 in line with the EYFS framework
• Creating engaging, play-based learning experiences
• Building warm, positive relationships with children and families
• Observing, tracking and contributing to children’s development
• Helping to maintain a safe, stimulating environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Has recent nursery or early years experience
• Brings energy, patience, and a calm presence
• Understands safeguarding and child development
• Loves getting stuck in, from messy play to story time

This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking for stability, a full-time routine, and the chance to grow within a setting that values its staff. If it’s the right fit, there’s a permanent role waiting at the end of the temporary period.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• Referral scheme rewards

If you’re ready to be part of a nursery team where your Level 3 qualification is genuinely valued, let’s have a chat.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.

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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