EYFS Teaching Assistants Wanted – Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Make a real difference during the most important stage of a child’s development.
Are you passionate about early years education and supporting children as they take their very first steps in learning? Whether you’re experienced in EYFS or looking to build your career in early years, this is a rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing, play-based environment where every day brings something new.
We are looking for Teaching Assistants to support pupils within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in mainstream primary schools in Stevenage and the surrounding areas. You will work closely with teachers to help children develop socially, emotionally, and academically in a supportive and engaging setting.
The Role
- Support children in EYFS with their learning and development
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, play-based lessons
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and supportive classroom environment
- Encourage positive behaviour and early social skills
What’s on offer
- Standard rate of £108 per day (higher depending on experience and qualifications)
- Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
- Paid trial day to experience the school environment
- Supportive, team-focused schools with a strong community feel
- Opportunities for training and career progression
Why this roleThis is more than just a job. It’s a chance to build a meaningful career in education. These schools are known for supporting staff development, making it ideal if you are:
- Looking to begin a career in education
- Wanting to gain hands-on classroom experience
Who we’re looking for
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Patient, proactive, and adaptable
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive, resilient, and motivated
- Ideally, experience working in nurseries or early years settings
- Ideally, a Level 2 or Level 3 EYFS qualification
Backgrounds in Education, Childcare, Psychology, or Drama are highly valued but not essential.
Ready to applyIf you are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
Start your journey in early years education and help shape young learners from the very beginning.
About Zen Educate:
Register from the comfort of your own home - Upload the required safeguarding documents and complete a video conference interview without ever leaving the house.
Set your preferences - Receive and manage bookings through either your phone or laptop on our beautifully designed online platform. Create your profile with the information you want to highlight to schools.
Hassle-free - You no longer have to struggle with continuous unnecessary phone calls, timesheets, or any of the other hassle that comes with supply work.
Completely transparent - We always charge the school the same transparent, flat-fee and not a commission. As a result, our mission is always to facilitate the fairest match between schools and Teachers.
Temp-to-perm - Like the school you’re working at? Zen Educate makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract.
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Reference ID: IND-ST-HER-SEN
Pay: £108.00-£112.00 per day
Work Location: In person
