EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Employer: Zest Education

Location: Burton, Staffordshire

Contract: September 2026– End of half term (with potential extension)

About the School

Zest Education is delighted to be working with a warm and welcoming primary school in Burton that places early years learning at the centre of its vision. The school thrives because of its inclusive ethos, supportive staff team, and strong community relationships. Additionally, the early years department offers a creative, play‑based environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. As a result, pupils develop confidence, curiosity, and independence from the very beginning of their education.

The Role

We are now recruiting a committed EYFS Teaching Assistant to join the school for the remainder of the academic year, with the possibility of extension.

In this role, you will:

• Support children’s development through engaging, play‑based activities.
• Work closely with teachers and practitioners to deliver high‑quality early years provision.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help children build social and emotional skills.
• Create a safe, stimulating learning environment that promotes exploration and growth.
• Contribute to daily routines and participate in wider school activities and events.

By stepping into this position, you will play an active role in shaping children’s earliest learning experiences and helping them build strong foundations for the future.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about early years education. Ideally, you will:

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred).
• Have experience working with children, particularly in an EYFS or nursery setting.
• Communicate clearly and build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Stay organised and manage tasks efficiently throughout the school day.
• Adapt creatively to meet a range of developmental needs.
• Approach challenges with patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude.

With these skills, you will thrive in a busy early years environment and make a meaningful impact on young learners.

What Zest Education Offers

When you join Zest Education, you gain access to a wide range of opportunities. We offer:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced team.
• Access to further placements in Burton and surrounding areas.

If you are passionate about supporting early years pupils and eager to join a friendly, supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with Zest Education and take the next step in your EYFS teaching assistant career.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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