Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistants to support partner schools and nurseries across Cambridgeshire. This role offers day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and potential temporary-to-permanent opportunities.

We welcome adaptable individuals with a passion for inspiring young learners. DBS checks are required or applicants must be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years or children's setting is desirable.
• Willingness to complete Enhanced DBS on Update Service.
• Demonstrates adaptability and passion for inspiring young learners.
• Availability for both short-term and long-term placements.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with engaging activities.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons and tidy resources.
• Supervise children during break and lunch.
• Assist learning through play, observation, and guided activities.
• Work with individuals or small groups on speaking, reading, writing, and maths.
• Attend staff meetings and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Adaptability

Passion for learning

Early years experience

Willingness for DBS checks

Job description

Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistant – Cambridgeshire

Full-time and Part-time Positions Available
Pay: £95–£120 per day

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistants to support our partner schools and nurseries across Cambridgeshire. This role offers excellent flexibility with day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and opportunities for temporary-to-permanent positions within primary settings.

About the Role

As a Nursery / EYFS Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher by delivering a wide range of stimulating and engaging activities.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including setting up and tidying resources each day.
• Supervise children during break and lunchtime, ensuring safe and happy play.
• Assist children in learning through play, engaging through observation, interaction, and guided play.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to support speaking & listening, reading, writing, and Maths.
• Promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of all children.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to planning discussions.
• Attend relevant training, courses, and CPD opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Adaptability to support both short-term and long-term placements.
• A genuine passion for inspiring young learners.
• Previous experience in an early years or children's setting (desirable but not essential).
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks — all staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously and carry out comprehensive vetting and referencing for all registered staff.

A member of our team will aim to respond within 24 hours.