Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

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

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Wakefield is looking for a dedicated Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant for maternity cover beginning September 2025. This full-time role involves supporting early development and learning in a nurturing environment, essential for students' educational journeys.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy

Ongoing support from local consultant

Streamlined registration

Opportunities for long-term work

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS setting required.
• Understanding of child-led learning principles needed.
• Ability to handle children with varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across EYFS, including 1:1 and group interventions.
• Promote language and personal development through play-based learning.
• Assist with observation, record-keeping, and preparation of resources.

Skills

Communication

Calmness

Positive Attitude

Education

Level 3 TA or Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover

Location: Wakefield
Salary: £85–£100 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: September 2025

A supportive primary school in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide maternity cover in their Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting from September 2025.

This is a full-time, term-time role working closely with the class teacher to support early development, learning, and wellbeing at a crucial stage in each child’s education.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support across EYFS, including 1:1 and small group interventions

• Promote communication, language, and personal development through structured and play-based learning

• Assist with observation, record keeping, and preparation of learning resources

• Support routines including phonics, snack time, and outdoor play

• Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels safe and supported

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 TA or Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

• Has experience working within an EYFS setting

• Understands the EYFS framework and principles of child-led learning

• Is calm, positive, and confident supporting children with varying needs

• Communicates effectively with children, staff, and parents

Why work with Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including Early Years courses

• Ongoing support from a friendly, local consultant

• Streamlined registration and fast placement turnaround

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent work following the cover period

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a child’s early education journey while being part of a collaborative and caring school team.

Apply now to secure your place for September, or contact your consultant for more information.

If this is you please give me a call on 01132337020 & ask for Dany

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.

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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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