EYFS Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Sunderland is seeking a full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school nursery. The role involves supporting a small group of children's learning and development, maintaining learning journals, and fostering a nurturing environment. Applicants should hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and possess experience with SEND students. This position offers a competitive salary of £444.60 - £450.13 per week, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator with a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Experience supporting the learning, wellbeing, and development of young children.
• Caring and enthusiastic approach to early years education.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, wellbeing, and development as a key person.
• Maintain accurate learning journals for children.
• Contribute to a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience of working with pupils with SEND

Ability to work as part of a team

Passion for the progress of primary school pupils

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

About the role

EYFS Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary / Permanent)

Sunderland

£444.60 - £450.13 per week (salary is depending on experience and / or qualifications)

September 2025 – ongoing

The School and Role

Vision for Education is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming school nursery in Sunderland on a full-time basis. The role involves working within the main nursery as a key person for a small group of children, supporting their learning, wellbeing, and development. You will maintain accurate learning journals and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment, using a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and prior early years experience required.

Requirements

The desired Nursey Nurse will have;

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team

What We Offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.