EYFS Teaching Assistant – Join Our Early Years Team!
Location:Plymouth
Start Date: Plymouth
Contract Type: Part-time / Term Time Only
Contract Length: Temporary
Salary: £95-£100
About the Role
Are you passionate about giving children the best possible start in their education journey?
We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing Early Years team in and around Plymouth.
You will work alongside experienced staff in a Reception or Nursery class, supporting children in their learning, development, and play.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to make a real impact in a warm and welcoming school community.
Key Responsibilities
Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality early years education and care
Work with small groups and individual pupils, helping to meet their learning and developmental needs
Assist in planning, preparing, and organising engaging play-based activities
Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to learning journals and EYFS assessments
Promote positive behaviour and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment
Help with setting up and tidying the classroom, including indoor and outdoor area
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience working with children in an EYFS setting (Reception or Nursery)
Good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
A nurturing, patient and flexible approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of all pupils
Desirable:
A relevant childcare or education qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Early Years Educator)
Paediatric first aid certification
Experience working with children with SEND
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people.With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
Salary
£95 - £100 per day.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Chloe Moth on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed)
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