Level 3 Early Years Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Early Years Qualified Teaching Assistant

Schools & Nurseries

Location: Stafford

Contract: Flexible, full‑time and part‑time opportunities

Start: Immediate and ongoing

About the Role

We are looking for a Level 3 Early Years qualified Teaching Assistant to support a range of schools and nurseries who work closely with Zest Education. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood development and confident supporting children aged 0–4 in both structured and play‑based environments.

You will work alongside teachers and nursery practitioners to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing setting where every child can thrive. Assignments vary from day‑to‑day cover to long‑term placements, giving you the flexibility to choose what suits you best.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in line with the EYFS framework
• Assisting with classroom activities, small‑group work, and 1:1 support
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Building strong relationships with staff, children, and families
• Contributing to planning, observations, and assessments where required
• Maintaining safeguarding and behaviour expectations at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) – essential
• Experience working in a school or nursery setting
• A warm, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young children
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work With Zest Education?

• • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Supportive consultants who understand early years settings
  • Opportunities across a wide range of schools and nurseries
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve 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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