EYFS Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years education? Zest Education is currently working with a welcoming primary school in Warwick that is looking to appoint a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children during one of the most important stages of their development. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will help young learners build confidence, develop key skills, and establish strong foundations for future success. Furthermore, you will work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging activities that inspire curiosity and encourage a love of learning. At the same time, you will play an important role in creating a nurturing environment where every child feels supported and valued.

The Role

• Support children throughout the EYFS school day
• Assist with planned learning activities and play-based sessions
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and educational development
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups when required
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and independence
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working within an EYFS or Nursery setting is essential
• Experience supporting young children within a school environment
• An EYFS, Childcare, or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, enthusiastic, and patient approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, safeguarding is our highest priority. Furthermore, we work closely with schools across Warwickshire to connect talented support staff with rewarding opportunities. As a result, you’ll receive ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant who understands your goals and preferences. In addition, you’ll have access to a variety of local roles and benefit from a straightforward registration process. Most importantly, we’ll support you in finding a position where you can make a lasting impact from day one.

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