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Job Title


EYFS Teaching Assistant


Company : Humly North West


Location : Carlisle, Cumbria


Created : 2026-01-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Humly is recruiting caring, enthusiastic and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistants to support children across Nursery and Reception settings. These roles are available on an ad-hoc, short-term and long-term basis throughout the academic year, offering flexibility and a variety of Early Years classroom experiences. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young children, have a nurturing approach, and are passionate about supporting early learning and development. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting children in Nursery and Reception with daily learning activities * Assisting with play-based learning, early phonics, language and numeracy * Working with small groups or individual children under teacher direction * Supporting children’s social, emotional and behavioural development * Helping children settle into routines and build confidence and independence * Preparing learning resources and supporting classroom organisation * Maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive Early Years environment What You’ll Bring * Experience working with young children (school, nursery, childcare or similar) * A calm, patient and nurturing approach * Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships * Reliability, flexibility and a proactive attitude * A genuine interest in early childhood development Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years qualifications are welcome but not essential. Pay Structure * Teaching Assistant: from £13.70 per hour Additional Benefits * Weekly pay and access to a wide range of SEN roles via the Humly app * FREE Safeguarding, Prevent & Child Protection training * Ongoing support from our experienced North West team * The most downloaded supply app in the UK * £100 Refer-a-Friend bonus once your referral completes their first assignment Why Join Humly * Flexible EYFS work that fits around your availability * Opportunities across Nursery and Reception settings * Digital job matching tailored to your experience and preferences * Supportive consultants who understand Early Years education Important Information * These roles are temporary and designed to cover ad-hoc, short-term and long-term absences * Humly follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks on shortlisted candidates * All candidates must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS (we can help with this)