EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Littleover

Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-Time/ Part-time, Long-Term/ Day-to-day

Are you passionate about supporting young learners in their early years of education?

GSL Education are looking for an Early Years Foundation Stages Teaching Assistant (EYFS TA) to join a welcoming primary school in Littleover starting from September 2025. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with early years children and want to contribute to their academic, emotional, and social development.

Key Responsibilities for the EYFS TA:

• Support children aged 3–5 within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting.
• Assist in delivering engaging activities that meet EYFS curriculum objectives.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that promotes learning through play.
• Help children develop early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Provide individual and small-group support as needed.
• Observe and report on children’s progress, contributing to planning and assessments.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to meet the needs of all pupils.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working in an EYFS setting (desirable but not essential).
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach to working with young children.
• Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A relevant childcare or early years qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Education) is preferred.
• Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Join GSL Education?

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• A fulfilling opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of early years learners.

If you are a motivated and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a role in Littleover, we encourage you to apply now for a September start.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for this EYFS TA role, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.