EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Dedicated education consultant

Flexible payroll options

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sunderland from September. This full-time, long-term position offers the opportunity to become an integral part of an Early Years team.

The successful candidate will support children's learning in the EYFS setting, deliver phonics interventions to small groups, assist with planning, and help develop pupils' social, emotional, and educational development in a positive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and phonics interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the EYFS classroom.
• Deliver phonics interventions to small groups.
• Assist with planning and preparation of learning activities.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and educational development.
• Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.

Skills

Phonics interventions

Small group delivery

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Experience in EYFS setting

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Job description

Location: Sunderland
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sunderland from September. This is a full-time, long-term position, offering the opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive Early Years team.

As a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support children's learning and development within the Early Years setting. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering targeted support and interventions, helping pupils build strong foundations for future learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across the EYFS classroom.
• Delivering engaging phonics interventions to small groups of pupils.
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of learning activities.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and educational development.
• Creating a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.

• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Experience delivering or supporting phonics interventions.
• Confidence leading small group sessions independently.
• A patient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Access to a range of CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
• Flexible payroll options.

If you are an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping young children thrive and would like to secure a long-term role in Sunderland this September, we would love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

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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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