EYFS Teaching Assistant – Durham DH7 (Monday to Friday mornings, ongoing)
We’re currently working with a fantastic Primary School in Durham DH7 that’s looking for a part-time EYFS Teaching Assistant from September 2026.
What we offer:
As a valued teaching assistant within our network, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly through PAYE (no umbrella company)
- Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP and mental health counselling
- Ongoing CPD, including safeguarding and professional development
- A dedicated consultant directly liaising with schools
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Referral Bonuses for Teaching or Support Staff!
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting children in nursery including whole-class support, group, and 1:1 interventions.
- Working with pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, behavioural challenges, emotional dysregulation, and EHCPs.
- Delivering or assisting with phonics interventions (experience within either following Read Write Inc., Jolly Phonics, or Sounds Write is desirable).
- Running or supporting therapy-based interventions for small groups or individuals.
- Using positive behaviour management approaches – experience with PACE and Restorative behaviour model approach.
- Helping children manage their emotions and feel safe, supported, and confident in school.
What we're looking for:
- Level 2/3 qualification or higher in a relevant field (e.g. Teaching Assistant, Education, Early Years, Child Psychology, or Early Childhood Studies).
- Experience supporting children across EYFS.
- Strong background in 1:1 support, particularly with SEMH and lower ability learners.
- Knowledge or experience in phonics and academic interventions.
- A nurturing, calm, and proactive approach with excellent communication skills.
- A willingness to adapt and contribute positively in mainstream classes.
Safeguarding
At Schools Mutual Services, we regard safeguarding as a top priority. All staff must have a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or be willing to undergo the application process through ourselves. We also require valid education safeguarding; we provide this completely for free.
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant – Durham DH7
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £106.86-£112.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Durham DH7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 2 or higher Teaching Assistant Qualification in childcare?
Work Location: In person
