EYFS Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | EYFS Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Shrewsbury |
| Industry: | Primary |
| Salary: | £93 - £108 per day |
| Reference: | 0000222381_1781776285 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Lucy@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Level 3 Teaching Assistant (EYFS) - Temp to Perm (Full Time)📍 Shrewsbury
📅 Start Date: September 2026
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team in Shrewsbury on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis, with the opportunity for a long-term role for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development and supporting children at the very start of their educational journey.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The Role
You will be supporting teaching and learning within an EYFS classroom, helping to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS provision
Working with individuals and small groups to support early development
Encouraging learning through play-based and structured activities
Supporting early literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills
Assisting with observations, assessments, and learning journals
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional development
Ensuring a safe and stimulating learning environment
Contract Details
Full-time position
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity (for the right candidate)
Start date: September 2026
What We're Looking For
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification - essential
Experience working within EYFS (preferred)
Strong understanding of early childhood development
Warm, nurturing, and patient approach
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to support children's learning through play and structure
Positive attitude and willingness to get involved
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
Passionate about early years education
Confident supporting young children's learning and development
Reliable, proactive, and adaptable
A strong team player within a busy classroom environment
Committed to helping children achieve their early milestones
What We Offer
Supportive and friendly EYFS team
Opportunity for permanent employment
Positive and nurturing school environment
Chance to make a real impact in early education
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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