Location: Rushden Start Date: September School Type: Mainstream Primary School - Early Years (EYFS) Contract: Full-Time (Temporary with potential for permanent placement) Pay: Competitive daily rates (inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay) About the Role Are you a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children in their early years of education? Monarch Education is working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Rushden to recruit a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant for a September start. In this role, you will support children within EYFS, helping them develop socially, emotionally and academically within a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment. Key Responsibilities Support children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework * Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning activities * Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required * Encourage positive behaviour, routine and independence * Support children's personal, social and emotional development * Help maintain a safe, inclusive and organised learning environment The Ideal Candidate Holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years / Teaching Assistant studies * Has experience working in an EYFS setting (school or nursery) * Is caring, patient and enthusiastic * Has a good understanding of child development and safeguarding * Works well within a team and communicates effectively with staff and parents * Is seeking a long-term role with the potential to become permanent Benefits of Working with Monarch Education Leading education recruitment provider - Crown Commercial Service Approved * Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy * Free Safeguarding training * Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (unlimited referrals) * Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets Important Information All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay. * Monarch Education is an Equal Opportunities employer. * Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. * This role is subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK. * This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and we can only process applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK. * Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion; however, your details will be retained for future opportunities.