Job Description

1:1 EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Nottingham (NG2)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Term‑time only, Temporary with potential for permanent
Hours: Full‑time (8.30am-3:45pm)
Salary: £90 - £105 day
Are you passionate about guiding young children through their first steps in education? Do you have a nurturing and patient approach, ready to support children with behaviour or SEND goals? We are recruiting on behalf of a warm and inclusive Early Years setting in NG2 as a dedicated 1:1 EYFS Teaching Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide 1:1 support to an EYFS pupil with behavioural, emotional, or developmental needs
  • Deliver tailored, play-based learning experiences under teacher guidance
  • Implement and monitor personalised behaviour intervention plans
  • Record and track progress, updating SENCO, class teacher, and parents
  • Encourage children's social, emotional, and academic development
What You'll Bring:
  • Experience in EYFS/nursery environments
  • Confidence supporting children with behavioural challenges or SEND
  • Calm, patient, and empathetic demeanour
  • Level 2/3 TA or Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative team attitude
Why You'll Love This Role:
  • Inclusive, nurturing Early Years environment
  • Professional development and SEND coaching
  • Competitive rates, full-time or flexible part-time options
  • Meaningful work making a direct impact on one child's educational journey
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  • Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a EYFS Teaching Assistant in Nottingham or for more information about the role, contact Rebecca Bowering on 0115 7390077 / Rebecca.Bowering@twrecruitment.com