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EYFS Teaching Assistant

£14.24 - £15 per hour
Full-time

EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Newhaven, East Sussex
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £14.24 per hour
Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years education? A welcoming and supportive primary school in Newhaven is seeking a full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their team from September .
This is an excellent opportunity to support young children at the start of their educational journey, helping to create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive.
The Role As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning activities.
  • Work with individual pupils and small groups to promote learning and development.
  • Encourage children's social, emotional, and communication skills.
  • Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Assist with observations, assessments, and classroom preparation.
  • Support children's personal care where required, in line with school policies.
The Ideal Candidate
  • Has experience working with children in an EYFS setting.
  • Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (desirable but not essential).
  • Has a nurturing, patient, and positive approach.
  • Works well as part of a team and uses their own initiative.
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to obtain one).
  • Has the right to work in the UK.
What We Offer at Teach South Sussex
  • £14.24 per hour.
  • Full-time, term-time only position.
  • A supportive and welcoming school environment.
  • Opportunity to make a real difference to children's early learning and development.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
  • Weekly pay and a straightforward registration process.
If you're passionate about helping young children flourish and are looking for a rewarding full-time role in Newhaven , we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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