EYFS Teaching Assistant - Part-Time, Long-Term

Step Teachers Ltd; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring EYFS Teaching Assistant for a part-time, long-term temporary role starting September 2026. You will support children’s learning, development, and care in a calm, inclusive setting, working closely with teachers to uphold high standards of safeguarding and welfare.

The role involves assisting with early communication, language and play-based learning, maintaining routines, and contributing to a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an EYFS or early years setting
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a part-time, long-term role
• Flexible and proactive attitude to supporting learning
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Work with individual children and small groups to support early communication, language, and play-based learning
• Assist with structured and child‑led activities
• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
• Support daily routines, transitions, and personal care where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers and early years staff
• Observe and share information about children’s progress with the teaching team
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Job description

Step Teachers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring EYFS Teaching Assistant for a part-time, long-term temporary role starting September 2026. You will support children’s learning, development, and care in a calm, inclusive setting, working closely with teachers to uphold high standards of safeguarding and welfare.

The role involves assisting with early communication, language and play-based learning, maintaining routines, and contributing to a safe, nurturing environment.