Early Years Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Cambridge seeks a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children's learning in Nursery and Reception. The ideal candidate will have experience in Early Years settings and a CACHE Level 2/3 in Childcare. This full-time position offers a warm environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Warm and welcoming school environment

Opportunities for professional development

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working in Nursery, Reception, or similar settings.
• CACHE Level 2/3 in Childcare or equivalent is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support children with early literacy and numeracy.
• Assist with phonics and social skills.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups for additional needs.

Skills

Experience in Early Years

Patience

Enthusiastic approach

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 in Childcare

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Cambridge

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £90-£105 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Are you passionate about supporting early childhood development? A friendly and nurturing primary school in Cambridge is looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant (EYFS TA) to support children in Nursery and Reception.

What’s on offer?

• A warm and welcoming school environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Working closely with experienced Early Years practitioners

Your role will include:

• Supporting children with early literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning
• Assisting with phonics, social skills, and classroom activities
• Encouraging independence and creativity in a stimulating EYFS setting
• Working 1:1 or in small groups to support children with additional needs

Requirements:

• Experience working in Early Years (Nursery, Reception, or similar)
• CACHE Level 2/3 in Childcare or equivalent (desirable)
• A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Apply today and help shape the foundation of a child’s learning journey!

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’, which 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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