EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026
The inspection report highlights a nurturing and inclusive early years environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to develop confidence and independence. Teaching and support staff work closely together to provide consistent routines and positive relationships that underpin children’s learning and well-being. Leadership demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding, high expectations, and continuous improvement, ensuring a calm and purposeful setting for pupils to thrive.
This EYFS Teaching Assistant role offers a full-time, temporary to permanent opportunity from September 2026 within a supportive early years setting. The EYFS Teaching Assistant will work alongside teaching staff to support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. This role is ideal for a qualified Level 2 Early Years Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children and is seeking long-term progression.Duties as EYFS Teaching Assistant:

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Work with individuals and small groups to support early language, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Assist with play-based and structured learning activities
• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support daily routines, transitions, and personal care where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers and early years staff
• Observe and share information about children’s progress with the teaching team
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant:

• Holds a Level 2 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
• Experience working in an EYFS or early years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a full-time role
• Willingness to start on a temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!