EYFS Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Berkhamsted is seeking a caring EYFS Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years team. You will support young learners through play and structured activities, helping with phonics, reading, writing and maths while fostering confidence and social skills.

Ideal candidates are patient, approachable and dependable, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping children reach their potential in a supportive school environment. Weekly pay is provided.

Qualifications

• Patience and a caring attitude when working with young children.
• Experience in nursery, school, or childcare is beneficial but not essential.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to helping children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Help children explore, play, communicate, and learn.
• Support early phonics, reading, writing and maths activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Support children's emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers to make learning engaging and inclusive.

Skills

Patience

Approachability

Dependability

Passion for education

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Berkhamsted

Help Little Learners Take Their First Big Steps

Every child deserves the best possible start to their education. Could you be the person who helps make that happen?

A friendly and welcoming primary school in Berkhamsted is looking for a caring, enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years team.

Working with young children is about so much more than learning letters and numbers. It's about building confidence, encouraging curiosity, celebrating small achievements, and helping children develop the skills they need to flourish.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you'll help create a positive and nurturing environment in the education and training sectgor, where children feel supported, valued, and excited to learn.

What Can You Expect?

• Weekly pay of £475-£550.
• A welcoming school environment with supportive colleagues.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's early development.
• Hands-on experience supporting learning through play and structured activities.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within education.

What Will Your Day Look Like in Berkhamsted?

• Helping children explore, play, communicate, and learn.
• Supporting early phonics, reading, writing, and maths activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encouraging children's independence, confidence, and positive relationships.
• Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Working alongside teachers to make learning engaging, inclusive, and enjoyable.

The Ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant

You'll be someone who is patient, approachable, dependable, and passionate about helping children succeed in the education and training environment.

You may already have experience in a nursery, school, or childcare setting, or you may be looking for your first opportunity to work in education. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential.

Most importantly, you'll bring enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a genuine desire to help young children reach their potential.

Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Berkhamsted
Pay: £475-£550 per week

Be Part of Something Meaningful

If you want a role where every day brings opportunities to encourage, support, and inspire young learners, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.