September Start - EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and enthusiastic team as an EYFS Teaching Assistant at an Outstanding nursery. This full-time role offers the chance to support young learners in a warm, community-focused environment. You will engage children through play-based learning, help create safe learning spaces, and build positive relationships with families. With access to career-boosting development opportunities and a collaborative team, this role is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. If you’re ready to inspire and support the next generation, apply now!

Benefits

Access to CPD and career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare required.
• Experience in a nursery setting is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play-based learning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Create safe and exciting learning environments for children.

Skills

Early Years Education

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Play-Based Learning

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Inspire, support, and grow with an Outstanding nursery

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic Early Years practitioner with a Level 3 qualification? We’re on the lookout for a brilliant EYFS Teaching Assistant ready to bring play, creativity, and care into every day. This full-time opportunity starts in September at a much-loved, local-authority-maintained nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

About the Nursery

Warm, welcoming, and rooted in the local community, this nursery is a joyful space for 2 to 4-year-olds to explore, discover, and thrive. With a strong focus on curiosity and care, children are supported to develop their confidence, independence, and love of learning through play.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children through play-based learning in line with the EYFS framework

• Delivering one-to-one and small group support with warmth and flexibility

• Creating exciting, safe learning environments indoors and out

• Building strong, positive relationships with families and staff

• Helping prepare engaging resources that spark imagination and exploration

• Being an all-in team player, ready to collaborate and contribute every day

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare

• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting (ideal, not essential)

• A genuine passion for giving young learners the best start

• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday

• Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Join a setting with a proven track record of excellence

• Be part of a warm, skilled, and supportive team

• Access to CPD and career-boosting development opportunities

• Thrive in a creative space that celebrates curiosity and play

Ready to join the adventure?

Apply now and become part of a team that puts children’s joy and growth at the heart of everything.

Submit your CV and a short cover letter today via Protocol Education.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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