EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Warm & Welcoming Primary School | Rotherham | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience)
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Rotherham?

Our warm and welcoming primary school in Rotherham is seeking a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our supportive EYFS team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape children’s first experiences of school in a nurturing, child-centred environment.

If you are committed to supporting young learners and creating a positive start to their education, we would love to hear from you.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning within Nursery or Reception

• Deliver engaging, play-based learning activities alongside the class teacher

• Provide 1:1 and small group support, including for children with SEND

• Support early phonics, communication, and early maths development

• Help create a stimulating and safe indoor and outdoor learning environment

• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour

• Observe and record pupil progress in line with the EYFS Framework

You will play a vital role in helping children feel safe, valued, and excited about learning.

We are seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant in Rotherham who:

• Has experience working in Early Years or a primary school setting

• Understands the EYFS Framework and child development principles

• Is patient, nurturing, and energetic

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (desirable)

• Has an enhanced DBS certificate (or is willing to obtain one)

Experience supporting speech and language needs or children with additional needs is highly desirable.

• A genuinely warm, inclusive, and supportive school community

• Experienced and approachable leadership team

• Well-resourced Early Years provision with strong outdoor learning

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Excellent transport links across Rotherham and surrounding areas