Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking an experienced EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in a welcoming primary school in Leeds. The candidate must be nurturing, energetic, and hold the required qualifications. The position offers training opportunities and supports children's early learning journey.

Benefits

CPD and training opportunities

Collaborative Early Years team

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting, either in school or nursery.
• Ability to balance play, routine, and encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their early learning journey.
• Provide a nurturing environment during playtime and learning activities.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

EYFS experience

Nurturing and energetic approach

Confidence with EYFS framework

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Teaching Assistant Studies

Job description

Overview

EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Leeds

Location: Leeds

Pay: £89.38–£105 a day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Role and setting

Are you a caring, creative Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role in a lovely Leeds school? Whether it’s messy play, storytime, or those big “I did it!” moments—you’re all about helping little learners thrive.

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Leeds who are looking for a qualified EYFS specialist to join their Early Years team. This isn’t just any TA role—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact right at the start of a child’s learning journey.

What the role offers

• A warm and supportive Nursery or Reception setting
• Collaborative Early Years team and hands-on guidance
• CPD and training opportunities (including free Thrive training)
• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions
• A dedicated consultant who’s with you every step of the way

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Teaching Assistant Studies REQUIRED
• EYFS experience (school or nursery based)
• A nurturing, energetic approach and confidence with the EYFS framework
• Someone who can balance play, routine, and gentle encouragement
• Paediatric First Aid Trained REQUIRED

If you're Thrive trained, brilliant! If not—we’ll support you to complete our free training and boost your impact in the classroom.

Whether you're searching for a Level 3 EYFS TA job in Leeds, a nursery support role, or your next step in Early Years education—we’d love to help you find the perfect fit.

How to apply

Sound good? Hit apply or drop us a message at [e-mail] or call us on 01132337020. Let’s help you land a EYFS class that feels like the perfect fit.

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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.

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