Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Source Supply Teachers Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education recruitment specialist in England seeks a Teaching Assistant for the EYFS setting in Chesterfield. The role involves supporting small groups of children, assisting with curriculum delivery, and fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates should hold a DfE-recognised qualification in early years and have experience working with children. This position offers competitive pay, with additional benefits like training and a welcome bonus.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Pension contributions

Free training and social events

Generous referral scheme

£100 welcome bonus

Qualifications

• DfE-recognised qualification in early years is mandatory.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups in the EYFS setting.
• Assist with delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
• Contribute to nurturing environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Nurturing approach

Passion for education

Education

DfE-recognised qualification in early years

Job description

Overview

Role: Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: £90-£100 per day (Depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Contract: January 2026 – July 2026

Responsibilities

• Support small groups of children in the EYFS setting
• Assist with the delivery of the EYFS curriculum and extend children’s learning through high-quality provision
• Contribute to a warm, nurturing environment in the nursery
• Assist with daily nursery routines as required

Requirements

• Hold a DfE-recognised qualification in early years
• Experience working with children in a school or specialist setting
• Nurturing, patient and consistent approach
• Referenceable experience working in a school setting
• Be passionate about education with a desire to help young people thrive
• Be an excellent communicator with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ideally hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle

About Source Supply

Source Supply are local education recruitment specialists, with over 50 years’ experience working with schools and other education settings. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEND settings to recruit exceptional teachers, teaching assistants and other support staff for a range of day-to-day, short and long-term vacancies.

Source Supply welcome all applicants and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay, paid PAYE on a weekly basis
• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations)
• Free online and face-to-face training, plus regular social events
• Local, dedicated support from our experienced recruitment team
• Generous referral scheme – earn £100 for each successful recommendation
• A £100 welcome bonus for all staff. T&C apply

How to apply

To join us as a teaching assistant, apply via this website or email an up-to-date CV to [e-mail]. For an informal chat about the role, or more information about Source Supply, call 0114 383 0022.