EYFS Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Support from a Supply Desk consultant

Competitive daily rates

Potential long-term opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Portsmouth primary school. You will support young learners through play, help build confidence and independence, and work closely with the class teacher to create a positive early learning foundation.

The role offers a warm, nurturing environment with ongoing training and development, and potential for long-term opportunities. DBS required or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience with EYFS is desirable.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Good understanding of early development.
• Creative and enthusiastic attitude toward learning through play.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; reliable and proactive.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Assist with learning activities, play-based learning and routines.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence.
• Support social and emotional development.
• Help create a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher and school team.
• Contribute to observations and progress tracking.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Education

Level 2 childcare

Level 3 childcare

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay Rate: £85 – £100 per day

About the Role

Supply Desk is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Portsmouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and wants to help create a positive foundation for their early education. You’ll support children through their learning and development, helping them build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Assist with learning activities, play-based learning and classroom routines.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Encourage children's communication, confidence and independence.
• Support children's social and emotional development.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Support children's development and contribute to observations and progress tracking.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working with children, particularly within EYFS, is desirable.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification would be advantageous.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Good understanding of children's early development.
• Creative and enthusiastic attitude towards learning through play.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.Reliable, proactive and adaptable.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable EYFS experience.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from an experienced Supply Desk consultant.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference during children's most important early years.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.