EYS TA

Protocol Education Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Flexible roles across Hertfordshire

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a warm Early Years Teaching Assistant (EYFS) for a Watford primary school starting January 2027. You will support children in Nursery/Reception, assist the teacher with EYFS activities, and help create an inclusive, caring classroom environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young children, strong communication and teamwork skills, and an understanding of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in nursery or reception settings.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child development.
• Willingness to contribute to a warm, caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Nursery or Reception with learning and development.
• Assist the class teacher with EYFS activities.
• Create a positive, safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support communication, language, literacy and numeracy development.
• Encourage independence and positive social interactions.
• Work with small groups and individuals to reinforce learning.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and achievements.

Skills

Nursery experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant (EYFS) - Watford

Location: Watford
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Agency: Protocol Education

Early Years Teaching Assistant (EYFS)

Protocol Education is delighted to be working with a friendly and nurturing primary school in Watford that is seeking a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to supporting young children during the crucial early stages of their education. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils develop socially, emotionally, and academically within a stimulating and supportive learning environment.

The Role

• Supporting children in Nursery or Reception with their learning and development.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative EYFS activities.
• Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Supporting children's communication, language, literacy, and numeracy development.
• Encouraging independence and positive social interactions.
• Working with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning objectives.
• Supporting children's personal care where required.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress and achievements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working with young children in a nursery, preschool, childcare, or school setting.
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable but not essential).
• Demonstrates a warm, caring, and patient approach.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child development.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about early years education.

The School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Well-resourced EYFS classrooms and outdoor learning spaces.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and mentoring.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's educational journeys.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and professional development courses.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.
• Flexible opportunities across Hertfordshire schools.

If you are a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming Watford primary school, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.