Early Years Teaching Assistant

CV-LibraryStoke-on-Trent, StaffordshiretemporaryPosted: 17 April 2026
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Soon about to graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Studies?

Have you almost completed your T Level in Education and Early Years?

Looking for a role within Early Years?

Academics are currently looking for dedicated and qualified Early Years Practitioners and Teaching Assistants to join our supply team to work across our nurseries and mainstream primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire.

This flexible role is ideal for Early Years Educators who are seeking varied experience in a variety of schools, a work-life balance, or those returning to the workforce on a full or part time basis.

Responsibilities of a Early Years Practitioner/Teaching Assistant:

Work alongside teachers and fellow practitioners to deliver fun EYFS appropriate lessons and activities.
Provide high standards of care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Supporting children's early literacy, numeracy, communication, and personal development.
To encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social interaction.For this role, applicants who apply must have:

A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).
A good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or primary school setting.
Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
Paediatric First Aid (or to be willing to work towards). Academics are a leading national education agency that specialises in the recruitment of permanent, long and short term supply teachers and support staff. As an Academic's Early Years Practitioner/Teaching Assistant you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you with your career and who will give you access to a variety of opportunities, all at great rates of pay!

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references, and an interview.

If you are an experienced Early Years Practitioner or EYFS Teaching Assistant and you are looking for a new opportunity, please click 'APPLY NOW' below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.

We look forward to hearing from you

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