EYFS Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Shiremoor; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay

Free CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated education consultant

Opportunities for long-term and perman

Job summary

Milk Education - North Tyneside is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children across Nursery and Reception in a full-time role starting September 2026.

You will assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities, promote positive behaviour, and work alongside the class teacher to create a safe, nurturing learning environment that helps children develop confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in EYFS, nursery or a primary school.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Good understanding of children's early development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about giving young children the best possible start.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery and Reception.
• Assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities.
• Support learning through structured and child-led play.
• Help children develop communication, social and emotional skills.
• Work alongside the class teacher to prepare engaging activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Phonics

Early literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - North Tyneside

Milk Education - North Tyneside

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | September 2026 Start

Milk Education is working with a welcoming primary school in North Tyneside to recruit an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years practitioner or Teaching Assistant to support children as they develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills.

The Role

• Support children across Nursery and Reception
• Assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities
• Support learning through structured and child-led play
• Help children develop communication, social and emotional skills
• Work alongside the class teacher to prepare engaging activities
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment

About You

• Previous experience working within EYFS, nursery or a primary school
• A warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Good understanding of children's early development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about giving young children the best possible start to their education

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions