Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Bedford

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full Time (Term-Time, Long-Term with Permanent Potential)

Day Rate: £100 - £140 (dependent on experience)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting children in their early development and learning journey? A friendly and inclusive primary school in Bedford, is looking for a caring and adaptable Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child is supported to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. This role involves working flexibly across the Early Years setting, supporting daily routines and learning activities, and offering vital one-to-one and small group support for pupils.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support Early Years learning activities, including occasional lesson cover.
• Assist pupils with personal care, hygiene routines, and social or emotional needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support the planning, setup, and delivery of age-appropriate activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Help prepare classroom resources and maintain engaging learning spaces.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children in Early Years or primary education.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and developmental milestones.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care and implementing pupil support plans.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach to working in a team environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and inclusive practice.

Why join Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees.
• A supportive consultant dedicated to your placements and career progression.
• Access to ongoing professional development and online training.
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles if desired.
• A chance to regain control of your work-life balance.

Working in an Early Years setting is a uniquely rewarding role – one that allows you to nurture children at a key stage of their development, help shape their love of learning and support their emotional and social growth from the very beginning.