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Step Teachers Ltd; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring EYFS Teaching Assistant for a part-time, long-term temporary role starting September 2026. You will support children’s learning, development, and care in a calm, inclusive setting, working closely with teachers to uphold high standards of safeguarding and welfare.

The role involves assisting with early communication, language and play-based learning, maintaining routines, and contributing to a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an EYFS or early years setting
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a part-time, long-term role
• Flexible and proactive attitude to supporting learning
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Work with individual children and small groups to support early communication, language, and play-based learning
• Assist with structured and child‑led activities
• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
• Support daily routines, transitions, and personal care where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers and early years staff
• Observe and share information about children’s progress with the teaching team
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Part-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026

The inspection report highlights a welcoming and nurturing early years environment where children feel safe, happy, and well supported. Teaching and support staff provide clear routines and positive relationships that help children develop confidence and independence. Leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and ensuring high-quality early years provision that supports children’s learning and well-being.

This EYFS Teaching Assistant role offers a part-time, long-term temporary and ongoing opportunity from September 2026 within a supportive early years setting. The EYFS Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support children’s learning, development, and care during a crucial stage of their education. This role is ideal for a caring and committed EYFS Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting young children and contributing to a calm, inclusive classroom environment.

Duties as EYFS Teaching Assistant:

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework


• Work with individual children and small groups to support early communication, language, and play-based learning


• Assist with structured and child‑led activities


• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development


• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment


• Support daily routines, transitions, and personal care where required


• Work collaboratively with teachers and early years staff


• Observe and share information about children’s progress with the teaching team


• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement


• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working in an EYFS or early years setting


• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development


• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Reliable and committed to a part-time, long‑term role


• Flexible and proactive attitude to supporting learning


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Salary and Benefits

• Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies.


• Exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.


• Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.