EYFS Teaching Assistant
Posted 16/04/26About the Role:
A welcoming primary school in Milton Keynes is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This role is available on either a part-time or full-time basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences across all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
• Encourage children's development through structured play, creative activities, and exploration.
• Assist with phonics, early reading, and numeracy activities.
• Help to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's personal, social, and emotional development, including settling new starters.
• Assist with daily routines including mealtimes, outdoor play, and personal care where required.
About You:
• Experience working with children aged 2–5 in an educational or childcare setting.
• An understanding of the EYFS framework and child development milestones.
• A warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or Teaching Assistance is desirable.
Why Join:
Join a friendly and supportive school team where early years education is at the heart of everything they do. You will play a key role in shaping children's first experiences of learning and helping them to build the foundations for future success.
A welcoming primary school in Milton Keynes is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This role is available on either a part-time or full-time basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences across all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
• Encourage children's development through structured play, creative activities, and exploration.
• Assist with phonics, early reading, and numeracy activities.
• Help to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's personal, social, and emotional development, including settling new starters.
• Assist with daily routines including mealtimes, outdoor play, and personal care where required.
About You:
• Experience working with children aged 2–5 in an educational or childcare setting.
• An understanding of the EYFS framework and child development milestones.
• A warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or Teaching Assistance is desirable.
Why Join:
Join a friendly and supportive school team where early years education is at the heart of everything they do. You will play a key role in shaping children's first experiences of learning and helping them to build the foundations for future success.
Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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