Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant – Supply Work

Location: Pontefract
Job Type: Supply / Flexible
Pay: £95–£115 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Are you a Level 3 qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in Pontefract?

Protocol Education is recruiting enthusiastic, caring and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistants to support nurseries, nursery classes and Reception settings across local schools in Pontefract.

Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time or flexible supply work, we can offer a range of opportunities to suit your availability.

The Role

As a Supply EYFS Teaching Assistant, you’ll support children in Nursery and Reception, helping them learn, develop and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Working with children individually and in small groups
• Supporting Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)
• Encouraging children's communication and language development
• Supporting early literacy and numeracy activities
• Helping children develop independence and confidence
• Supporting indoor and outdoor learning and play
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Supporting children with SEND and additional needs
• Building positive relationships with children and staff
• Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies

About You

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or another full and relevant qualifacation (this can be checked on GOV website if you are unsure)
• Have experience working with children within an EYFS, nursery or primary setting
• Have a genuine passion for working with young children
• Are caring, patient and enthusiastic
• Can build positive relationships with children
• Are adaptable and confident working in different school environments
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding
• Are reliable and committed to supporting children's development

Why Work with Protocol Education?

As a supply EYFS Teaching Assistant, you can benefit from:

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
• Opportunities across Pontefract and surrounding areas
• Competitive daily rates
• Short-term and long-term placements
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
• Access to professional development and training
• Opportunities for temp-to-perm and permanent positions
• A straightforward online timesheet and booking process

If you’re a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner or Nursery Nurse looking for flexible supply work in Pontefract, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career with Protocol Education!

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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