Supply EYFS Teaching Assistant (Reception & Nursery)
Are you a university student, recent graduate, or aspiring teacher looking for hands-on experience in an early years setting?
This warm and welcoming primary school regularly books supply EYFS teaching assistants and is keen to build a small pool of familiar faces who can support children in Reception and Nursery. The setting is well organised, nurturing, and led by experienced practitioners who value teamwork and consistency.
Class sizes are well managed, routines are clearly established, and children are supported through structured play and early learning activities.
The Role:
Your typical working hours are 8:30 – 15:30, including a 30-minute break. A typical day may include:
* Supporting phonics, early reading, and number work
* Helping children access play-based learning
* Working one-to-one or with small groups
* Supporting personal care and daily routines
* Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
What’s Already in Place:
* Clear EYFS routines and expectations
* Strong leadership and experienced staff
* A calm, nurturing learning environment
* Regular use of familiar supply staff
Essential Requirements:
* Genuine interest in early years or teaching
* Reliable, patient, and positive approach
* Availability during term time
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Benefits That Really Stand Out:
* No school experience required
* Ideal experience for teacher training or EY careers
* Weekly pay
* FREE training (safeguarding, EYFS support)
* Strong potential for regular and long-term work
Sound good? Apply now
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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