Teaching Assistant

Teacheractive Limited; Southwell CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a full time EYFS Teaching Assistant in Southwell. The role involves supporting pre-verbal pupils, assisting the teacher with classroom preparation, and leading group work. Candidates should have experience supporting children in the EYFS, while experience with ASD / ADHD is advantageous. This opportunity provides competitive pay and the potential for career development in a supportive environment. Suitable applicants will receive support from dedicated consultants and unique positions within schools.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Support from dedicated consultants

Excellent referral scheme

Access to unique positions

Qualifications

• Experience supporting EYFS or Early Years Foundation Stage pupils.
• Ability to foster independence in children.
• Experience working with diverse learning needs (ASD, ADHD) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with classroom preparation.
• Work with students requiring additional support.
• Lead group work sessions.
• Help the class teacher with pupil observations.

Skills

Supporting pupils EYFS

Working with pre-verbal or non-verbal children

Experience with ASD and ADHD

Organizational skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant

January 2026

Do you have experience supporting pupils EYFS / Early Years Foundation Stage?

Are you looking for the opportunity to work in a successful and supportive school that will promote your development?

Do you have experience supporting pre‑verbal or non‑verbal children?

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a full time EYFS / Early Years Foundation Stage teaching assistant to work in a supportive Primary school in Stapleford. This is a full time position supporting pre‑verbal pupils in the EYFS / Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful TA / Teaching Assistant will be well organised, enjoy working with children, be able to challenge, motivate and care for each pupil as an individual and foster independence. An aspect of the role will be supporting pupils 1‑2‑1 and experience with ASD and ADHD whilst not required will be beneficial.

This role is offered on both a temp or permanent basis depending on your preference, the position will start in January 2026. This is the perfect opportunity if you're searching for a full time role with the potential for career development.

The role will include:

• Assisting the teacher with classroom preparation
• Work with students who require additional support
• Leading group work
• Helping the class teacher with pupil observations

As a TA / Teaching Assistant through TeacherActive you will receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Support from a dedicated team of consultants
• An excellent referral scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Access to a range of unique positions in our schools

If you are interested in a role as a TA / Teaching Assistant, please contact Kai Walters on 0115 824 1888 or email your CV to [e-mail].

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.