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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 93 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Weston-super-Mare

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas
Salary: £93 – £100 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Connex Education are currently recruiting passionate and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistants to work within a range of welcoming primary schools across Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas. Opportunities are available on both a flexible supply basis and for short-term and long-term placements starting from September 2026.

We are working closely with a highly respected Multi-Academy Trust across the Southwest, known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to providing high-quality early years education. Schools within the Trust place a strong emphasis on creating engaging, supportive and child-centred learning environments where every pupil can thrive.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children during the early stages of their education. You will work closely with class teachers to support learning through play, encourage social and emotional development, and help create a safe and stimulating classroom environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting children within Nursery and Reception classes
Assisting with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities
Encouraging learning through play and interactive activities
Supporting children’s social, emotional and behavioural development
Working with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment
Why Join Connex Education?

Competitive daily rates of pay
Weekly PAYE payments
Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit with over 24 CPD courses
Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
Ongoing training and wellbeing support
Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
Person Specification

We are looking for candidates who:

Have a genuine passion for working with young children
Are patient, caring and enthusiastic
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
Have experience working with EYFS-aged children (desirable but not essential)
Have knowledge of Phonics or Read Write Inc. (desirable)
Are adaptable, reliable and proactive
Hold a DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one
Interested?

If you are interested in EYFS Teaching Assistant opportunities in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

For further information, contact the Bristol office on (phone number removed) or email 

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check

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