Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Redruth

Teaching Personnel; Redruth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local consultant Truro

Exclusive roles across Mid Cornwall

CPD & training opportunities

Long-term career in education

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Redruth. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday from September, offering long-term stability with potential for permanency and progression within the school.

You will support children across Nursery/Reception in daily activities, deliver targeted phonics, and provide 1:1 and small-group interventions, while working closely with teachers to raise learning outcomes in a nurturing

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (essential)
• Experience working in an EYFS or primary school setting
• Strong understanding of early child development and learning through play
• A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach
• Confidence supporting children with varying needs, including SEN (desirable)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Supporting children across EYFS (Nursery/Reception) in daily classroom activities
• Delivering targeted phonics, literacy, and numeracy support
• Providing 1:1 and small group interventions where needed
• Helping to create a positive, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers and staff to enhance learning outcomes

Skills

Phonics support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

SEN support

Education

Level 3 Childcare / Early Years

Job description

Are you a passionate and nurturing Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for your next full-time role this September?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Redruth seeking a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will be working within a vibrant Early Years setting, supporting children at a crucial stage in their development. This role combines whole-class support, small group work, and 1:1 intervention, helping young learners build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

This is a full-time position (Monday–Friday) starting in September, offering consistency, progression, and the chance to become a valued member of the school community.

• Supporting children across EYFS (Nursery/Reception) in daily classroom activities
• Delivering targeted phonics, literacy, and numeracy support
• Providing 1:1 and small group interventions where needed
• Helping to create a positive, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers and staff to enhance learning outcomes

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (essential)
• Experience working in an EYFS or primary school setting
• Strong understanding of early child development and learning through play
• A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach
• Confidence supporting children with varying needs, including SEN (desirable)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Long-term role with permanent potential
• Work in a supportive, well-established Early Years team
• Located in the heart of Redruth with great local access
• Join a school that values staff wellbeing and development
• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour

• Dedicated local consultant (based in Truro )
• Access to exclusive roles across Mid Cornwall
• Ongoing CPD & training opportunities
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in education

If you’re ready to make a real difference in Early Years education and want a role where you can grow, thrive, and feel valued, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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