Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Qualified) - Enfield

Protocol Education Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Enfield is seeking a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant with a Level 3 qualification. You will support young children in nurseries and help deliver engaging activities, ensuring their well-being and development. Join us for a rewarding role that promotes early learning in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience in early years settings.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework.
• Ability to follow individual learning and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0–5 in daily routines.
• Deliver EYFS-aligned activities to promote learning.
• Observe and record progress for assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nurturing approach

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Qualified)
Location: Enfield – Nurseries & Children’s Centres
Salary: £85–£100 per day (paid weekly via PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

Protocol Education is working closely with a group of well-regarded nurseries and children’s centres across Enfield, who are currently seeking qualified and experienced Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistants to join their teams on a long-term basis.

These roles offer an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a child’s development during their early years—helping to lay the foundations for learning, confidence, and well-being.

The role will involve:

• Supporting children aged 0–5 in daily routines including free play, structured learning, and personal care
• Delivering and contributing to stimulating, EYFS-aligned activities that promote learning through play
• Observing and recording progress to support child development assessments
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support each child’s unique needs

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or equivalent, recognised in the UK)
• Recent experience in early years settings such as nurseries, children’s centres, or school-based EYFS units
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• A calm, nurturing, and professional approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and follow individual learning and care plans

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly pay through our transparent PAYE system—no hidden umbrella fees
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including training tailored to Early Years professionals
• A dedicated local consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for career development across a variety of early years settings in Enfield

Apply today!
If you are passionate about early years education and committed to supporting children, please contact Aamir Malik on 0208 371 7900 or [e-mail].

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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