At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a nurturing EYFS environment.
- Company: Join a welcoming primary school in Sunderland with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, dedicated support, and access to training opportunities.
- Other info: Long-term role with potential for permanent employment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young learners' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Sunderland
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a passionate and experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sunderland from September. This is a full-time, long-term position, offering the opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive Early Years team.
The Role
As a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support children's learning and development within the Early Years setting. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering targeted support and interventions, helping pupils build strong foundations for future learning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting teaching and learning across the EYFS classroom.
- Delivering engaging phonics interventions to small groups of pupils.
- Assisting with the planning and preparation of learning activities.
- Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and educational development.
- Creating a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or equivalent.
- Previous experience working within an EYFS setting.
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
- Experience delivering or supporting phonics interventions.
- Confidence leading small group sessions independently.
- A patient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
- Access to a range of CPD and training opportunities.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
- Flexible payroll options.
If you are an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping young children thrive and would like to secure a long-term role in Sunderland this September, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV or contact the Teaching Personnel Newcastle Primary Team for more information.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Sunderland employer: Teaching Personnel
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