EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Newhaven, East Sussex
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £14.24 per hour
Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years education? A welcoming and supportive primary school in Newhaven is seeking a full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.
This is an excellent opportunity to support young children at the start of their educational journey, helping to create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive.
The Role As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to promote learning and development.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with observations, assessments, and classroom preparation.
• Support children's personal care where required, in line with school policies.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children in an EYFS setting.
• Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Has a nurturing, patient, and positive approach.
• Works well as part of a team and uses their own initiative.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to obtain one).
• Has the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer at Teach South Sussex

• £14.24 per hour.
• Full-time, term-time only position.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children's early learning and development.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Weekly pay and a straightforward registration process.

If you're passionate about helping young children flourish and are looking for a rewarding full-time role in Newhaven, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.

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