Early Years Teaching Assistant (EYFS) - Long-Term Opportunity Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, long-term Pay: £92.59 - £120 per day (dependent on experience) About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary setting in Bicester. This is a long-term opportunity starting in September, ideal for someone passionate about supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and helping them thrive during their first steps in education. You will work closely with the class teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment where every child can develop socially, emotionally, and academically. Key Responsibilities Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality EYFS provision Assist with planning and implementing creative, play-based learning activities Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups Encourage positive behaviour and support children's emotional development Help track and monitor pupil progress in line with EYFS framework Support classroom organisation and maintain a safe, inclusive setting Essential Experience & Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: Previous experience working within EYFS or a primary school setting A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare / Early Years / Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent) A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to build strong relationships with children, staff, and parents A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach Desirable (but not essential) Experience supporting children with additional needs (SEND) Phonics knowledge (e.g. Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds) Paediatric First Aid qualification Why Apply? Competitive daily rate up to £120 Long-term stability with a September start Opportunity to work in a supportive and well-resourced environment Gain valuable experience in a highly rewarding role Potential for future career progression within education How to Apply If you're passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: GCA Approved Supplier opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.