Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5BG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8b0db6a9-99e9-4002-8882-95e900def9a6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school. This is an exciting opportunity to support our youngest learners at the very start of their educational journey.
Working within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through high-quality interactions, play-based learning, and nurturing care.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning experiences
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and development
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development
• Assist with observations and assessment of children’s progress
• Promote positive behaviour and model excellent communication and interaction
• Support routines including snack time, outdoor learning, and transitions
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have experience working with young children, ideally within an EYFS setting
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Be patient, nurturing, and passionate about early childhood development
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be proactive, flexible, and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A supportive and friendly staff team
• A well-resourced EYFS environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school. This is an exciting opportunity to support our youngest learners at the very start of their educational journey.
Working within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through high-quality interactions, play-based learning, and nurturing care.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning experiences
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and development
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development
• Assist with observations and assessment of children’s progress
• Promote positive behaviour and model excellent communication and interaction
• Support routines including snack time, outdoor learning, and transitions
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have experience working with young children, ideally within an EYFS setting
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Be patient, nurturing, and passionate about early childhood development
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be proactive, flexible, and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A supportive and friendly staff team
• A well-resourced EYFS environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.