EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nurturing, Play-Based Learning

Education World Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Education World Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant for a Washington-based primary school starting September 2026. This ongoing assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to a nurturing EYFS environment and work closely with the class teacher and EY team.

You will support young children in developing essential early learning skills through engaging activities, working within a caring and collaborative team dedicated to pupil well-being and progress.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning with individual children and small groups.
• Deliver engaging, play-based learning activities aligned with EYFS.
• Support children's communication, language, physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress to inform planning.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with class teacher, EY team and parents to support learning.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Education World Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant for a Washington-based primary school starting September 2026. This ongoing assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to a nurturing EYFS environment and work closely with the class teacher and EY team.

You will support young children in developing essential early learning skills through engaging activities, working within a caring and collaborative team dedicated to pupil well-being and progress.