Bank Staff – Nursery / EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Cambridge & surrounding areas
Positions: Flexible Bank Staff (Day-to-Day, Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm)
Start Dates: Immediate & September
Pay: £95–£120 per day
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and nurturing Bank Nursery / EYFS Assistants to support our partner primary schools across Cambridgeshire. This flexible role is ideal for candidates seeking work that fits around their lifestyle, offering both short-term daily supply and longer-term opportunities.
About the Role
As a Bank Nursery / EYFS Assistant, you will:
Support the class teacher in delivering a stimulating and engaging learning environment for young children.
Help prepare the classroom for daily activities, setting up and clearing away resources as needed.
Supervise pupils during break and lunch times to ensure a safe and positive play experience.
Encourage learning through play by observing, interacting with, and supporting children in child-led activities.
Work with small groups or individual pupils to develop early skills in communication, reading, writing, and Maths.
Promote the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of all children.
Contribute to staff and year-group meetings when required.
Participate in relevant training and CPD opportunities to enhance your skills.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
A flexible and adaptable approach to both short-term and long-term positions.
A genuine passion for supporting young learners in their early development.
Previous experience within a primary or early years setting or a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All staff must complete comprehensive interviews, provide references, and hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and contact details through this website,
OR contact our Cambridge team directly:
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We aim to respond within 24 hours.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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