EYFS Teaching Assistant

Academics; Gildingwells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An Education Agency is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant in Rotherham for a temporary, supply-based role across local primary schools. Key responsibilities include supporting learning through play, assisting with personal care needs, and promoting children's emotional and educational development. Applicants must have a relevant Early Years qualification and a sound understanding of safeguarding practices. This position provides flexible work opportunities and a chance to gain experience in early years settings.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate inclusive of holiday pay

Flexible work hours

Opportunity to gain experience

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
• Paediatric First Aid training is desirable and may be required for certain settings.
• The ability to easily commute across Rotherham.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through play in line with the EYFS framework.
• Assist with personal care, routines, and transitions.
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Work alongside the class teacher and wider EYFS team.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS framework and child development

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to support positive behaviour

Ability to meet individual learning needs

Education

Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years)

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant Needed in Rotherham

Academics, an Education Agency, are currently recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant – Rotherham to work on a temporary, supply basis across a variety of local primary schools and early years settings in the Rotherham area.

Working hours are typically 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, depending on school requirements.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting learning through play in line with the EYFS framework
• Assisting with personal care, routines, and transitions
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and educational development
• Working alongside the class teacher and wider EYFS team

In line with the latest Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements, applicants for this EYFS Teaching Assistant role must have:

• A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years or equivalent)
• A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• The ability to support positive behaviour and meet individual learning needs
• The ability to easily commute across Rotherham

Paediatric First Aid training is desirable and may be required for certain settings.

Contract details:

• Pay rate: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications, inclusive of holiday pay
• Contract type: Temporary, supply-based role

This EYFS Teaching Assistant – Rotherham position is an excellent way to gain flexible work, broaden your experience, and build strong connections with local schools through Academics.

Apply today to work with Academics, an Education Agency, as an EYFS Teaching Assistant – Rotherham.