Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Early Years
Location: Sheffield
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work within the Early Years setting of a welcoming and supportive primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood education to play a key role in supporting young learners during the most important stages of their development.
You will work closely with the class teacher to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment that supports children’s learning through play and structured activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
* Work with small groups and on a 1:1 basis to support learning and development
* Assist in planning and delivering engaging, play-based activities
* Support children’s social, emotional, and communication development
* Help maintain a safe, clean, and organised classroom environment
* Observe and record pupil progress in line with EYFS framework
* Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Requirements:
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – essential
* Experience working within an Early Years setting
* Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
* A caring, patient, and proactive approach
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
* Competitive weekly pay
* Flexible working opportunities
* Access to a network of supportive schools
* Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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