Monarch Education is working closely with a friendly and supportive primary school in Wombourne to recruit a dedicated Early Years Practitioner / EYFS Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development and making a positive impact during the most important stage of a child's education. The Role You will be supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment. Working alongside the class teacher and wider Early Years team, you will play a key role in supporting learning through play, development, and exploration. Key Responsibilities Support the planning and delivery of engaging EYFS activities in line with the EYFS Framework Promote children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development Provide one-to-one and small group support where required Observe, assess and contribute to tracking children's progress Support personal care routines where appropriate Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health & safety procedures are followed at all times Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents The Ideal Candidate Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (or equivalent) Has experience working within an EYFS or nursery setting Demonstrates a warm, patient and nurturing approach Has a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved 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. APRMONEARLY