Level 3 Teaching Assistant – EYF

Smile Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Middlesbrough, supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The role involves working under the Foundation Stage Team Leader and teachers to support learning, play, inclusion, and wellbeing across a busy EYFS setting. The position offers daily pay of £95–£110 depending on experience and requires DBS Update Service, references, and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly within Early Years.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting all pupils.
• The flexibility to work across a busy Foundation Stage environment.
• A positive, caring and professional approach.
• A commitment to teamwork and sharing best practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Provide high-quality support to pupils during learning and play activities.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider Foundation Stage team.
• Support the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Contribute to the development and wellbeing of children.
• Work flexibly across a busy Foundation Stage setting.
• Share good practice and contribute positively to the wider team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Inclusion commitment

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – EYFS

Location: Middlesbrough
Pay: £95–£110 per day, depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Middlesbrough, supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children and helping them develop their confidence, learning and independence.

The Role

Working under the direction of the Foundation Stage Team Leader and classroom teachers, you will:

• Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Provide high-quality support to pupils during learning and play activities.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider Foundation Stage team.
• Support the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Contribute to the development and wellbeing of children.
• Work flexibly across a busy Foundation Stage setting.
• Share good practice and contribute positively to the wider team.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly within Early Years.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting all pupils.
• The flexibility to work across a busy Foundation Stage environment.
• A positive, caring and professional approach.
• A commitment to teamwork and sharing best practice.

Requirements

• Current DBS on the Update Service.
• Contactable professional references.
• Relevant experience working with children, ideally within an EYFS setting.
• Right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

£95–£110 per day, depending on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for their next role within a supportive Early Years environment in Middlesbrough.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.