Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a friendly and welcoming primary school in Chester that is looking to appoint a dedicated EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team from September 2026.
This is a part-time position, working Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a better work-life balance while continuing to make a real impact in the classroom.
The successful candidate will support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning experiences, helping children to develop socially, emotionally and academically within a nurturing Early Years environment.
The Role
- Support teaching and learning across the EYFS classroom.
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development.
- Encourage children's independence, confidence and communication through play-based activities.
- Help maintain a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment.
- Support the class teacher with observations and assessment where appropriate.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, Early Years qualification, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Has recent experience working within an EYFS setting.
- Has a good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
- Is enthusiastic, patient and committed to helping young children thrive.
- Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with pupils and staff.
The benefits of registering with Tradewind –
- Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
- Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
- Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you – daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
- Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
- We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant role in Chester, then click 'Apply Now' or get in touch to discuss at
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