EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nurture Young Learners (Term-Time)

Hartley Brook Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartley Brook Primary Academy in Sheffield is seeking a caring EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our early years team. You’ll work alongside the class teacher to support learning through play, nurture language development and help children build confidence.

Your role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, tracking progress, and supporting children with care needs while promoting safeguarding and high expectations across the year group.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification, such as: CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce; NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education; BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
• Paediatric First Aid Qualification.
• At least two years' experience working with or caring for children within the relevant age range.
• A good understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through a mix of play-based, child-led, and adult-guided activities.
• Encourage children's communication, language, literacy, numeracy, and personal development skills.
• Provide support for individual pupils and small groups to help them achieve their developmental milestones.
• Foster children's confidence, independence, resilience, and positive relationships.
• Help create and maintain an engaging, safe, and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment.
• Observe children's progress and contribute towards assessment and learning records.
• Support children with personal care, welfare, and wellbeing needs where required.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and colleagues to ensure children receive the best possible support.
• Promote excellent behaviour, inclusion, safeguarding, and equal opportunities for all pupils.
• Contribute positively to the wider life, values, and ethos of the school.

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above)

Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma; NVQ Level 3; BTEC National Diploma)

Paediatric First Aid Qualification

Two years’ experience working with or caring for children in relevant age range

Understanding of EYFS framework

Knowledge of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements

Job description

Hartley Brook Primary Academy in Sheffield is seeking a caring EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our early years team. You’ll work alongside the class teacher to support learning through play, nurture language development and help children build confidence.

Your role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, tracking progress, and supporting children with care needs while promoting safeguarding and high expectations across the year group.