EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant focuses on work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality support to children in nursery and reception.

What the role involves

• Work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality support to children in Nursery and Reception.
• The EYFS Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in this process, acting as a key support to both staff and pupils.
• Supporting teachers in delivering the EYFS curriculum through structured and play-based learning activities.
• Assisting individual pupils or small groups to consolidate learning.
• Record children’s progress to inform planning and assessment.
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Candidate fit

• Have experience working in Early Years settings or with young children.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience with EYFS curriculum planning, phonics support, or SEN interventions is highly desirable.