EYFS Teaching and Learning Assistant

Derbyshire County Council · England

EYFS Teaching and Learning Assistant at Derbyshire County Council, based in England, paying £19,428 - £20,843 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£19,428 - £20,843 per annum
Location
England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
3 Oct 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

25% below the typical rate for teaching assistant

Reference fa674ffcd5c98889512d5da12cab2f13806aace6

About the role

Do you want to work in a vibrant, welcoming and family centred school with the welfare of our children at its heart?

Do you want to join a dedicated team of friendly staff?

Come and join us!

We are looking to appoint a friendly enthusiastic caring and highly motivated early years teaching assistant to work with our EYFS children in our nursery and reception classes!

We are looking for someone who:

  • has experience of working with EYFS children through a play based curriculum.
  • is patient caring and enthusiastic with a positive and proactive attitude.
  • works well as part of a team and values collaboration.
  • has experience in working to a timetable in order to help children regulate themselves.
  • has experience of working with children with speech and language needs.
  • has experience following Send support plans/EHCP targets.
  • attending meetings with professionals and supporting parents.
  • is able to support children's personal hygiene.
  • has experience in delivering an individualised learning programme in conjunction with the class teacher.
  • has experience in adapting planning to suit the children's specific needs.
  • has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • holds high expectations for pupils achievement and behaviour
  • holds a level three qualification related to supporting children in EYFS.

Hours of Work:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 3.20pm

Tuesday 8.00am - 3.20pm

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 4 October 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Reference: fa674ffcd5c98889512d5da12cab2f13806aace6 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 3 Oct 2026 · Listed via Derbyshire County Council

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