EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nurture & Early Learning Champion

Long Term Futures Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD including EYFS/Safeguarding

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for permanent positions

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Derby City Centre from September 2026. You will support children across Nursery and Reception, delivering play-based activities and targeted phonics, reading and numeracy support.

You’ll contribute to observations and help maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor provision. The role offers weekly pay through our digital payroll, free CPD in EYFS and safeguarding, plus dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years, Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification (highly desirable).
• Experience within EYFS, Nursery or Reception settings.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• Experience supporting early phonics and communication development.
• SEND experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery and/or Reception with learning and development.
• Deliver engaging play-based and adult-led activities in line with EYFS."
• Support early phonics, reading, communication and numeracy development.
• Lead 1:1 and small group activities where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs as appropriate.
• Contribute to observations and assessments of development.
• Help maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor EYFS provision.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and staff to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Communication

Phonics support

SEND experience

Patience and nurturing

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare/Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Derby City Centre from September 2026. You will support children across Nursery and Reception, delivering play-based activities and targeted phonics, reading and numeracy support.

You’ll contribute to observations and help maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor provision. The role offers weekly pay through our digital payroll, free CPD in EYFS and safeguarding, plus dedicated consultant