EYFS Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistants to work within primary schools and Early Years settings across Bristol.

We have flexible opportunities available on a:

• Ad-hoc/supply basis
• Short-term assignments
• Long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

Whether you're looking for flexible work around your schedule or a long-term role within a school setting, we can help find the right opportunity for you.

Location: Bristol

Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant

Rate of Pay: £110 per day

Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

Contract Types: Ad-hoc, Short-Term, Long-Term, and Temp-to-Perm

✅ Previous experience working with children within an EYFS, nursery, preschool, or primary school setting

✅ Good understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework

✅ Ability to support learning through play and child-led activities

✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

✅ A caring, patient, and nurturing approach

✅ Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

✅ Commitment to supporting children's learning, wellbeing, and development

✅ Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare/Early Years Qualification

✅ Teaching Assistant Qualification

✅ Paediatric First Aid Certificate

✅ Experience supporting children with SEND

✅ Safeguarding Training

Training can be provided where required.

• Supporting children in Nursery and Reception classes
• Assisting the class teacher with daily learning activities
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, and educational development
• Supporting children through structured learning and play-based activities
• Assisting with observations and assessments where required
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Supporting children with additional needs where necessary
• Helping to prepare learning resources and classroom activities

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Child Barred List Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years
• Have relevant experience working with children

If you are interested in this EYFS Teaching Assistant opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Please note: Candidates with nursery, preschool, childcare, or Early Years experience are encouraged to apply. Relevant qualifications are desirable but not always essential, depending on experience.