Job Description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (EYFS) - Temp to Perm (Full Time)

📍 Shrewsbury

📅 Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team in Shrewsbury on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis, with the opportunity for a long-term role for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development and supporting children at the very start of their educational journey.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

The Role

You will be supporting teaching and learning within an EYFS classroom, helping to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS provision

Working with individuals and small groups to support early development

Encouraging learning through play-based and structured activities

Supporting early literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills

Assisting with observations, assessments, and learning journals

Promoting positive behaviour and emotional development

Ensuring a safe and stimulating learning environment

Contract Details

Full-time position

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity (for the right candidate)

Start date: September 2026

What We're Looking For

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification - essential

Experience working within EYFS (preferred)

Strong understanding of early childhood development

Warm, nurturing, and patient approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to support children's learning through play and structure

Positive attitude and willingness to get involved

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

Passionate about early years education

Confident supporting young children's learning and development

Reliable, proactive, and adaptable

A strong team player within a busy classroom environment

Committed to helping children achieve their early milestones

What We Offer

Supportive and friendly EYFS team

Opportunity for permanent employment

Positive and nurturing school environment

Chance to make a real impact in early education

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks