Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Provide Education- South Yorkshire; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Support from Provide Education advisor

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Provide Education is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role in the DN7 area starting September 2026. You will work with the Early Years team to support children's learning and development, helping to create a positive and nurturing classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have a childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3 preferred), EYFS experience, and strong communication and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• A recognised childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred).
• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Ideally, previous experience supporting pupils within EYFS.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young learners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Early Years team to support children's learning and development, creating a positive, engaging and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Childcare awareness

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: DN7

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full Time, Ongoing

Provide Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the DN7 area from September. This is a full-time, ongoing position, offering an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Early Years team to support children's learning and development, helping to create a positive, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A recognised childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred).
• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Ideally, previous experience supporting pupils within EYFS.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young learners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In Return, We Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Provide Education consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to work within a friendly and supportive primary school.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent