Humly

    EYFS Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Nursery Support - Penrith

    £14.26/hour

    Location

    Penrith

    Role

    Teaching Assistant

    Sector

    Primary

    Contract type

    Short Term

    Start date

    3 September 2026

    End date

    23 October 2026

    Pay

    £14.26/hour

    Posted 22 days ago

    EYFS Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Nursery Support - Penrith

    £14.25 per hour | Penrith | Monday, Thursday & Friday | September Start | EYFS 1:1 Support

    Humly are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support a nursery-aged child on a 1:1 basis within an EYFS class at a primary school in Penrith from September. This part time role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner or Learning Support Assistant who is confident supporting young children and enjoys working as part of a busy primary school team.

    You'll be working within an Early Years classroom, providing consistent 1:1 support to a nursery child while also helping the wider EYFS team with the day-to-day running of the classroom. The role is based around three days each week - Monday, Thursday and Friday - making it a great opportunity for someone looking for regular part time school work in Penrith.

    Role Details

    • EYFS Teaching Assistant role within a Penrith primary school

    • Supporting a nursery-aged child on a 1:1 basis

    • Working within an EYFS classroom

    • Monday, Thursday and Friday

    • September start

    • Part time school-based role

    • £14.25 per hour

    • Working alongside the class teacher and wider EYFS team

    What You'll Be Doing

    • Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a nursery child throughout the school day

    • Helping the child engage with EYFS activities and classroom routines

    • Supporting communication, interaction and participation in learning

    • Encouraging independence and positive relationships with other children

    • Supporting the child during play-based learning and structured activities

    • Helping create a safe, calm and nurturing classroom environment

    • Working closely with the EYFS teacher and school staff

    • Following individual support strategies and guidance provided by the school

    You'll Be a Good Fit If You...

    • Have experience working with children in an Early Years, nursery, primary or school setting

    • Have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Nursery Practitioner or similar

    • Are confident providing 1:1 support to young children

    • Understand the importance of patience, consistency and positive relationships in EYFS

    • Are reliable and available to work Monday, Thursday and Friday

    • Can work effectively as part of a school team

    • Have a calm, caring and supportive approach

    Why Join Humly?

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    Safeguarding Statement:

    Humly is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow strict safer recruitment practices and a rigorous selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants.

    All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. In line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory checks, including DBS and Teacher Services.

    Due to the nature of working with vulnerable groups, all applicants must disclose any spent convictions or cautions (unless protected) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.