Early Years Support Staff - Flexible Cover in Chesterfield Primary Schools
Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant - Supply Basis
Location: Chesterfield Hours: 8:30am - 3.30pm daily
Pay: £90.00 - £110.00 per day (based on qualifications and experience)
Schedule: Minimum 3 days per week - Flexible, short-notice cover

Are you a nurturing and experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in the Chesterfield area? Tradewind Recruitment is on the lookout for EYFS-trained support staff to join our supply team, offering hands-on classroom support in local primary schools on an as-needed basis.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in early years environments, and is keen to work across different school settings without the commitment of a permanent post.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting Foundation Stage children (Nursery and Reception) with daily routines and learning tasks

Assisting teachers with classroom organisation, activities and interventions

Adapting quickly to new environments and building positive relationships with children and staff

Stepping in to provide cover during staff absence or illness, sometimes at short notice

Creating an engaging and supportive atmosphere for young learners to thrive

What We're Looking For:

A recognised childcare or teaching assistant qualification at Level 2 or 3 (essential for working to EYFS staff ratios)

Previous experience working in an Early Years setting - either in schools or nurseries

Availability for at least three weekdays per week

Confidence to adapt to new classrooms and follow established routines

Ideally, access to your own car or reliable transport, as schools can be spread across Chesterfield and the surrounding area

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

We are a leading provider of education staff in the UK, with excellent local school partnerships

Benefit from flexible working patterns that fit around other commitments or family life

Register quickly and easily with our remote on boarding process - no need to travel to an office

Submit timesheets through our straightforward online system

Receive ongoing support from our friendly Sheffield-based team

Access free online training and development opportunities to boost your confidence and skills

Whether you're returning to the classroom, seeking flexibility, or just enjoy working with early years children in varied environments, this role could be a great fit.

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Submit your CV today or contact our team to discuss the next steps