Early Years Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education provider in the UK seeks an Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a nurturing Nursery and Reception setting. This role, which can be permanent or temp-to-perm, involves supporting phonics and early reading, and building strong relationships with families. Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification and be passionate about early learning. The school promotes a collaborative, warm community atmosphere, emphasizing holistic child development.

Qualifications

• Understanding of EYFS best practice and holistic child development.
• Ability to support phonics, early reading, and small-group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Join a nurturing Nursery and Reception setting to support children's learning.
• Help build strong relationships with families and contribute to the school's community.

Skills

Creative

Energetic

Passionate about early learning

Building relationships with families

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Term Time - Permanent or Temp to Perm

Primary School near Maidstone, Kent

We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing, mixed-age Nursery and Reception setting. This term-time role offers the opportunity to join them on a permanent basis or initially through a temp-to-perm arrangement.

The school's Early Years provision follows the Curiosity Approach, providing a calm, engaging environment where every child is supported to explore, grow and thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Understands EYFS best practice and holistic child development
• Is creative, energetic and passionate about early learning
• Can support phonics, early reading and small-group interventions
• Builds strong relationships with families
• Enjoys working as part of a warm, village-school community

There may also be opportunities to support their breakfast club.

Visits are warmly encouraged. We may interview early for strong applicants.

Join our friendly, growing school community and help us give every child the best possible start.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)