Flourish Education is currently recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant to work within an OFSTED rated ‘good’ Primary school in Cheltenham, to join their team on a long-term basis. The successful Teaching Assistant will have experience of supporting classes within Key You will have a secure understanding of the EYFS, and proven success of acting as a ‘play partner’ to extend children’s learning. The school are seeking a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant who appreciates the importance of learning through play. Previous experience of using ‘Tapestry’ or similar software to record children’s observations would be of an advantage, though this is not essential as full training will be provided. We are looking for a passionate and committed Early Years Teaching Assistant for an immediate start on a full-time basis (32.5 hours per week). This is a long-term position to cover maternity leave, and will provisionally continue until the end of the academic year. Required Skills and Experience for this Teaching Assistant role: Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent Experience of supporting children within the EYFS Experience of teaching or supporting Phonics Committed to a long-term post (Full academic year) The benefits of a Teaching Assistant working for Flourish Education: Up to £95 per day which equates to £18,525 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year. Up to £100 welcome to the team bonus The option of PAYE or Umbrella Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates you accrue this at 14.36% of your day rate Pension Contributions KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse Refer a Friend bonus scheme. Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work from your own dedicated consultant. Location We are currently working with schools in Cheltenham including the areas of Rowanfield, St. Paul’s, Hester’s way, Springbank, Prestbury, Benhall and Charlton Kings. The Primary schools we work with offer onsite parking. Interested? Apply now by clicking the link or call and ask for Sav for more information. Legal. Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.