Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Zest Education is recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and committed EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join a warm and welcoming primary school in Lichfield. This role has been created due to the continued growth of the school’s Nursery provision and offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on early learning.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting high‑quality early years provision, helping children develop the foundations they need to thrive as they move into Reception and beyond.

About the Role

• Support teaching and learning across Nursery and EYFS
• Work alongside the class teacher and wider Early Years team
• Deliver planned activities and contribute to high‑quality provision
• Lead small groups independently within EYFS ratio requirements
• Assist with the day‑to‑day organisation and smooth running of the Nursery
• Promote a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment

Explore EYFS best practice or early years child development to deepen your understanding of the role.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• A nurturing, enthusiastic and child‑centred approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to supporting the learning and development of all pupils

Each of these aligns with the expectations of a Level 3 TA working within EYFS.

What You’ll Receive

• A friendly, supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a direct impact on children’s early learning journey

If you’re a passionate Level 3 EYFS practitioner looking to join a growing early years team in Lichfield, we’d love to hear from you.

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