Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and nurturing Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Burton upon Trent. This rewarding role is available immediately and will continue until the end of the academic year.

Working within the school’s Early Years setting, you will become part of a supportive team committed to providing children with the very best start to their educational journey.

Hours: 19.5 Hours Per Week (Wednesday to Friday, 6.5 Hours Per Day)

About the Role

As a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching and learning within the Early Years classroom, helping children develop the confidence, independence, and key skills they need to thrive.

You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning opportunities through both structured activities and child-led play. Furthermore, you will help create a stimulating and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

This role would suit a proactive and caring individual who has a genuine passion for Early Years education and enjoys supporting young learners during this crucial stage of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the EYFS classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support children’s personal, social, emotional, and academic development.
• Help deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification.
• Have previous experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Be passionate about supporting children’s development and learning.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be patient, caring, and enthusiastic.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Be committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

Why Work with Zest Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to a variety of local school opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• A straightforward and supportive registration process.

Apply Today

If you are looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant job in Burton upon Trent and are available to work Wednesday to Friday, 19.5 hours per week, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this fantastic opportunity supporting young learners until the end of the academic year.

Zest Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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