EYFS Teaching Assistant

Overview

Teach South is looking for a full time EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Teaching Assistant to support young children in a primary school in Newhaven, East Sussex, from September 2026. This term time role pays £14.24 to £15 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the classroom 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.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with observations, assessments and classroom preparation.
• Provide personal care support where required, in line with school policies.

Ideal Candidate

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

Benefits

• Salary of £14.24 to £15 per hour.
• Full time, term time only contract.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children's early learning and development.
• Weekly pay.