At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children in their learning and development through engaging activities.
- Company: Join a welcoming Primary school in Bradford with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Long-term role, ongoing training, and dedicated support from experienced consultants.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for permanent placement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's early education and development.
- Qualifications: Experience with EYFS or childcare is a plus, but passion is key!
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Bradford
Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent placement)
Milk Education is recruiting a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary school in Bradford from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Career Teacher, or someone with relevant childcare experience who is passionate about supporting young children during their early years of education.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with their learning and development.
- Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
- Support children's communication, language, physical, social and emotional development.
- Encourage children's independence, confidence and curiosity through play-based learning.
- Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
- Support positive behaviour and help children develop social skills and emotional regulation.
- Observe children's progress and contribute to their individual learning and development.
- Build positive relationships with children, staff and parents/carers.
- Support classroom routines, including transitions, lunchtime and outdoor learning.
About You
- Caring, patient and enthusiastic with a genuine passion for working with young children.
- Previous experience working within EYFS, nursery or primary settings is desirable.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Creative and confident in supporting play-based learning.
- Able to build positive relationships with young children.
- Flexible, proactive and able to adapt to individual children's needs.
- A relevant childcare qualification or experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Available to work full-time from September 2026.
What's on Offer
- Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment.
- Supportive and welcoming Primary school environment.
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
- Dedicated support from an experienced Milk Education consultant.
- Opportunity to develop your experience within EYFS and Primary education.
- A rewarding role supporting children at the very start of their educational journey.
Why work with Milk Education?
Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work both with and for. Benefits include:
- Excellent rates of pay.
- Free CPD-accredited training courses.
- Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant.
- 24/7 communication and guidance.
- Training tailored to your specific role.
- Opportunities across a wide network of schools.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment.
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