Early Years Teaching Assistant - Long Term Role - Sept 26

PK Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,081 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

On the job training

24/7 support from consultants

Job summary

PK Education is recruiting for an Early Years Teaching Assistant role set to start in September 2026, located in Wakefield, United Kingdom. The role involves supporting children aged 3-5 years in a preschool setting, providing long-term maternity cover.

Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, previous EYFS experience, and a nurturing approach. The position offers competitive pay, on-the-job training, and continuous support from education consultants.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Have previous EYFS or preschool experience.
• Be confident supporting learning through play.
• Have a nurturing and engaging approach.
• Be reliable and able to commit long-term.

Responsibilities

• Work within a preschool setting supporting children aged 3-5 years old.
• Provide long-term maternity cover.
• Commit to full-time hours Monday to Friday.

Skills

Supporting learning through play

Nurturing and engaging approach

Reliability

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant Sept 2026 start Wakefield

Long Term Role

PK Education are currently recruiting for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to work within a preschool setting supporting children aged 3 5 years old.

This is a long-term maternity cover position starting after half term, based within a welcoming school environment.

Role Details:

• Full-time position
• Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:00am 5:00pm
• Long-term maternity cover
• Working within a preschool/EYFS setting

Ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Have previous EYFS or preschool experience
• Be confident supporting learning through play
• Have a nurturing and engaging approach
• Be reliable and able to commit long-term

Higher-level Early Years qualifications (Level 6/EY degree) are welcomed but not essential.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive rates of pay from between £98 - £110 per day (AWR Compliant)
• On the job training provided by the school
• 24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

PK education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times.