EYFS Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £110 to £130 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DE1 3GP |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Location: Derby, DE22 - easily commutable from Allestree, Mackworth, Darley Abbey, Mickleover and Derby City Centre
Pay: £110-£120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary with potential to become permanent
Long Term Futures is recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming Early Years setting in the DE22 area of Derby for an immediate start.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and understands the importance of creating a safe, engaging and nurturing environment during the earliest stages of their education.
You will be involved across all aspects of the nursery day, from supporting learning through play and continuous provision to observations, routines, mealtimes and personal care.
As an EYFS Nursery Practitioner, you will:
- Support children across a busy and engaging Early Years environment
- Plan and deliver creative, play-based activities in line with the EYFS Framework
- Encourage children's communication, language, social and emotional development
- Support early literacy, numeracy and school-readiness skills
- Set up and maintain engaging continuous provision, small-world and sensory activities
- Complete observations and contribute towards monitoring children's development
- Provide additional support for children with SEND where required
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and the wider Early Years team
- Support daily routines including snacks, mealtimes, toileting and nappy changing/personal care
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and wellbeing throughout the setting
- Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification or equivalent is strongly preferred
- Previous experience within a Nursery, EYFS or Early Years setting
- Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development
- Confident supporting children with personal care, including nappy changing
- Comfortable completing observations and contributing towards children's learning and development
- SEND experience would be advantageous
- Warm, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
- Creative and confident setting up engaging learning opportunities
- Reliable and committed to a long-term position
- Able to commute reliably to Derby, DE22
- Welcoming Early Years environment in the DE22 area of Derby
- Child-centred approach to learning and development
- Strong emphasis on learning through play and exploration
- Supportive and collaborative staff team
- Inclusive approach to individual needs and development
- Long-term role offering consistency and stability
- Opportunity to progress into a permanent position
- Weekly pay
- Free CPD covering EYFS, SEND and Safeguarding
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
If you're an experienced EYFS Nursery Practitioner looking for an immediate-start opportunity in Derby, 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 references.