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EYFS Teaching Assistant
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Derby City Centre, DE1
£110-£120 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Derby City Centre from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Early Years practitioner who understands how to create an engaging, nurturing, and structured environment for young children. Working within the school's EYFS provision, you will support children as they develop the communication, social, and early academic skills needed to make a successful start to their education.
The school is looking for someone who is proactive, warm, and confident getting involved in all aspects of the EYFS day, from adult-led activities and phonics to continuous provision and learning through play.
About The Role
Working alongside the class teacher and wider EYFS team, you will:
- Support children across Nursery and/or Reception with their learning and development
- Deliver engaging play-based and adult-led activities in line with the EYFS Framework
- Support early phonics, reading, communication, and numeracy development
- Lead targeted 1:1 and small group activities where required
- Encourage children's independence, confidence, and positive social interactions
- Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where appropriate
- Contribute to observations and assessments of children's development
- Help maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor continuous provision
- Promote positive behaviour and children's personal, social, and emotional development
- Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure children receive consistent support
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Ideal Candidate Profile
- Level 3 Early Years, Childcare, or Teaching Assistant qualification - highly desirable
- Previous experience working within EYFS, Nursery, or Reception
- Good understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development
- Experience supporting early phonics and communication development
- Confident supporting children through structured learning and purposeful play
- SEND experience is advantageous
- Patient, nurturing, and able to build positive relationships with young children
- Proactive and willing to become fully involved in the wider EYFS environment
- Reliable and committed to a long-term school-based role
About The School
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- Located in Derby City Centre (DE1), easily accessible from Normanton, Littleover, Chaddesden, Mackworth, and Alvaston
- Welcoming and inclusive primary school
- Supportive and experienced EYFS team
- Engaging indoor and outdoor Early Years provision
- Strong emphasis on children's development, wellbeing, and school readiness
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
- Long-term opportunity offering stability and consistency
- Weekly pay through our streamlined digital payroll system
- Free CPD including EYFS, Phonics, SEND, and Safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Opportunities to progress into permanent school-based positions
Next Steps
If you're an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a September opportunity in Derby City Centre, apply today with your CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory professional references.
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