Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location: Chesterfield, S40
Role: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Maternity Cover
Start Date: Early 2027
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Protocol Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and nurturing primary school in Chesterfield (S40) to recruit a dedicated Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant for a full-time maternity cover position starting in the new year.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive Early Years team, helping to create engaging learning experiences that support children's development during this crucial stage of education.

The Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support children across the Early Years setting in both adult-led and child-initiated activities.
Assist with the planning and delivery of engaging learning opportunities.
Promote children's social, emotional, and educational development.
Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
Observe, assess, and record children's progress where required.
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure positive outcomes for all pupils.

Requirements

The successful candidate must:

Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent recognised childcare qualification).
Hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Have recent experience working within an EYFS setting.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
Be caring, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting young children's learning and development.
Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

Full-time employment within a welcoming and supportive school.
A long-term maternity cover role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Ongoing support from your dedicated Protocol Education consultant.
Access to professional development and training opportunities.
If you are a qualified Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant with a current Paediatric First Aid qualification and are looking for a rewarding full-time role from January, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your place in this fantastic Early Years team for the new academic term.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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