EYFS Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Early Years Support

Sense Education Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Continued professional development

Job summary

Sense Education Limited is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support a pupil 1:1 in a Carlisle area school. The role involves play-based activities, sensory play, and helping children access the EYFS curriculum with hands-on approaches.

You will work 5 days a week, 8:30am to 3:30pm, term-time only, with both full-time and part-time applications welcome. The position offers competitive pay of £14.60–£16.90 per hour and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• An Early Years or Childcare qualification or relevant experience working with children under 5 (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
• Warm, observant, patient nature suitable for early childhood work
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Sensitivity to individual children’s needs and the ability to adapt approaches accordingly

Responsibilities

• Support 1:1 and small group learning through play-based, sensory, and exploratory activities
• Help children access the EYFS curriculum using creative, hands-on approaches
• Encourage early milestones in communication, independence, and social engagement
• Use visuals, sensory play, and interactive routines to build understanding and confidence
• Assist with daily routines such as toileting, mealtimes, and outdoor play in a caring, respectful way
• Observe children’s progress and support planning next steps alongside other practitioners
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, stimulating, and nurturing environment as an Early Years Teaching Assistant

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative spirit

Observant

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Early Years/Childcare qualification

NVQ/CACHE/Degree equivalent

Job description

Sense Education Limited is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support a pupil 1:1 in a Carlisle area school. The role involves play-based activities, sensory play, and helping children access the EYFS curriculum with hands-on approaches.

You will work 5 days a week, 8:30am to 3:30pm, term-time only, with both full-time and part-time applications welcome. The position offers competitive pay of £14.60–£16.90 per hour and opportunities for ongoing professional development.