EYFS Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Temporary)
Newcastle

£480 - £500 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

April 2026 – July 2026

The School and Role

We are looking for a Nursery Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Newcastle. This full-time role is due to begin in April and will continue until July. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm.

Working within the Early Years team, the desired Nursery Teaching Assistant will support children across the provision, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The role will involve supporting learning through play, assisting with phonics and early number development, promoting positive behaviour, and contributing to observations and assessment in line with the EYFS framework.

The successful candidate must hold a full and relevant EYFS Teaching Assistant qualification and have recent experience working within a Nursery or Early Years setting. A strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, and supporting children with a range of needs is essential.

Requirements

The desired EYFS TA will have;

• Experience of working with primary school aged children, ideally EYFS
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team
• QTS within the UK

What we offer
As a EYFS TA applying to be part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 0191 267 4555.

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