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EYFS Teaching Assistant – Burton
Start Date: Mid-September
Location: Burton
Zest Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and nurturing primary school in Burton, which is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team from mid-September until the Christmas break, with the potential for the role to be extended into the new year.
This vibrant and inclusive Burton primary school places a strong emphasis on early childhood development and creating a positive start to every child’s learning journey. The Early Years team is experienced, supportive, and focused on providing a stimulating environment that encourages exploration, play, and foundational learning.
With excellent facilities, a strong leadership team, and a warm community ethos, the school is the perfect setting for a teaching assistant who is enthusiastic about working with young children and contributing to their early progress.
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils in the Nursery or Reception class. Your responsibilities will include assisting with planned activities, supporting individual learning needs, helping with phonics and early literacy/numeracy, and contributing to a safe and engaging classroom environment.
You will play a key role in supporting children’s development across all areas of the EYFS framework, both in structured sessions and through child-initiated play.
Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) – preferred
Recent experience working in a UK primary school
A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young learners
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children
A competitive rate of pay
A friendly, dedicated consultant to support you
Access to ongoing opportunities in Burton and surrounding areas
The chance to work in a variety of supportive and welcoming school settings
If you are a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next role, we would love to hear from you!
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at charlotte@zesteducation.co.uk 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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