EYFS Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE through PAYE

Exclusive deals & wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term temporary role starting September 2026 in a nurturing early years environment. The position involves supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing, closely with teaching staff to implement the EYFS framework.

You will assist with structured and child-led activities, support language and play, maintain safeguarding standards, and help with daily routines.

Qualifications

• Experience in an EYFS or early years setting.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support early communication, language, and play-based learning.
• Assist with structured and child-led activities.
• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Support daily routines, transitions, and personal care where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and early years staff.
• Observe and share information about children’s progress with the teaching team.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement.
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times.

Skills

EYFS experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Caring and nurturing

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026

The inspection report describes a welcoming and nurturing early years environment where children feel safe, happy, and supported. Staff provide consistent routines and positive relationships that help children settle quickly and develop confidence. Leadership places strong emphasis on safeguarding, inclusion, and creating a calm, supportive setting that enables children to make positive progress in their early learning.

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026

This EYFS Teaching Assistant role offers a full-time, long-term opportunity within a supportive early years setting from September 2026. The EYFS Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support children’s learning, development, and well-being during a vital stage of their education. This role is ideal for a caring and committed EYFS Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with young children and contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Duties as EYFS Teaching Assistant:

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Work with individuals and small groups to support early communication, language, and play-based learning
• Assist with structured and child-led activities
• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
• Support daily routines, transitions, and personal care where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers and early years staff
• Observe and share information about children’s progress with the teaching team
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working in an EYFS or early years setting
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term role
• Flexible and proactive attitude to supporting learning
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers and support staff.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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