Milk Education is working in partnership with a small, friendly primary school in rural Northumberland to recruit a caring and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team.
This is a lovely opportunity to work in a close-knit school community where children are at the heart of everything they do and where staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing and engaging start to education.
The Role:
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support children in Nursery and/or Reception
* Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging, play-based learning
* Support children’s social, emotional and early academic development
* Assist with observations, learning journals and classroom preparation
* Help maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
* Support children with personal care where required
The School:
* A welcoming rural primary school with a strong community ethos
* Small class sizes and a supportive staff team
* Focused on outdoor learning and child-centred practice
The Ideal Candidate:
* Experience working in an EYFS or early years setting
* A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach
* Good understanding of the EYFS framework
* Confident supporting young children’s development and wellbeing
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Work with Milk Education?
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Competitive daily pay rates
* Access to CPD and EYFS-specific training
* Ongoing safeguarding and professional support
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting and safeguarding checks.
Apply now to be considered for this EYFS Teaching Assistant role in rural Northumberland