Early Years Teaching Assistant - BS22 Weston-super-Mare

Teaching Personnel; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay via PAYE

No umbrella companies

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD and free training

Local schools network access

Compliance support

Refer a friend bonus

Make a real difference to a child

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a primary school in BS22, Weston-super-Mare. This full-time role supports the EYFS team, helping children access learning through play and structured activities.

You'll work closely with the class teacher to develop early literacy and numeracy, support transitions, and contribute to observations under the EYFS framework, in a warm, active classroom that promotes safeguarding and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with early years or primary aged children (essential).
• A warm, patient and encouraging approach.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and reliability.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering the EYFS curriculum.
• Helping children access learning through play-based and structured activities.
• Supporting development of early literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Assisting with daily routines, transitions and independence skills.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and personal development.
• Working with small groups and individual children as needed.
• Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment.
• Contributing to observations and assessments in line with EYFS.

Skills

EYFS

Communication skills

Reliability

Safeguarding

DBS (Update Service)

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant – BS22 Weston-super-Mare – Full Time

Location: BS22, Weston-super-Mare
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026

Are you a warm and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for early years education? We are working with a welcoming primary school in the BS22 area of Weston-super-Mare who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and wants to support their earliest steps in learning, helping them build confidence, curiosity and a love of school.

The Role:

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering the EYFS curriculum
• Helping children access learning through play based and structured activities
• Supporting the development of early literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Assisting with daily routines, transitions and independence skills
• Supporting children's social, emotional and personal development
• Working with small groups and individual children as needed
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment
• Contributing to observations and assessments in line with the EYFS framework

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with early years or primary aged children (essential)
• A relevant childcare or education qualification is desirable but not essential
• A warm, patient and encouraging approach
• Someone who enjoys being active and hands on with young learners
• A genuine passion for early years education and child development
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• No umbrella companies
• A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
• Ongoing CPD and free training courses
• Access to a wide network of local schools and opportunities
• Streamlined registration and compliance support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• The chance to make a real difference to a child's early education

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant, Nursery Assistant or someone with strong early years experience who wants a rewarding role in a supportive school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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