Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant – September 2026 start

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Sheffield, S6

From £95 per day

Start date: September 2026

Contract type: Long-term temporary

Working hours: Monday– Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30

Unique School Solutions is supporting a warm and welcoming primary school in the S6 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role.

The school is a happy, safe and exciting place of learning. They strive to make strong relationships and genuine partnerships with families and the wider community to support children on their journey in life. Every child is known and valued

About the school:

• Supportive senior leadership team
• Ofsted Good school
• Engaged students and local community

The role

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging, play-based EYFS learning.
• Working with small groups and individual pupils to support early development.
• Encouraging communication, social interaction, and early literacy/numeracy skills.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils’ personal, social, and emotional development.
• Observing and feeding back on pupil progress where required.

Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous/recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse in EYFS
• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
• Strong EYFS curriculum knowledge
• Confidence to lead small groups

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants, as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 100 FREE and relevant high-quality training courses all CIPD accredited
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
• The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks

Unique School Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Barred List Check relevant to the post. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.