Teaching Assistant EYFS

Mayfield Recruitment Services Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant in Bradford. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, focusing on supporting EYFS pupils. Candidates must have a Level 3 EYFS qualification and be committed to child safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 EYFS qualification required.
• Experience supervising pupils essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during learning and play.
• Implement behaviour strategies and emotional support.
• Support behaviour management and classroom routines.

Skills

Supervise and support pupils during learning and play

Promote inclusion and social interaction

Implement behaviour strategies

Use the EYFS framework

Assist pupils with communication and development

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to commence after half term on 3 November working up to 19 December 2025, however, this could be extended into the New Year.

You will have a minimum Level 3 EYFS qualification or equivalent.

The position of Teaching Assistant is full-time working 08:15 - 15:30 Monday to Friday.

For this position your CV must clearly demonstrate your knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications for the role of Teaching Assistant EYFS.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during learning and play
• Promote inclusion, encouraging independence and social interaction
• Implement behaviour strategies and emotional support
• Preparation and maintaining learning environments and resources
• Use the EYFS framework to observe and record pupil progress
• Support behaviour management and classroom routines
• Use quality interactions to promote language and literacy
• Assist pupils with communication and development
• Adapt any activities for pupils as required

Mayfield Recruitment are committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore you will require an enhanced DBS and be able to provide a minimum of 2 years references and have safeguard training prior to commencing any assignments.