Early Years Teaching Assistant
Salary: £22,070 FTE
Location: Primary school just outside Launceston
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm (Initially with Teaching Personnel, transitioning to a school contract)
Start Date: w/c 6th January 2025 (or sooner, if possible)
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Term Time: 38 weeks (Support Staff Only)
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team full-time at a primary school just outside Launceston. This is a temp-to-perm position, starting with Teaching Personnel and moving to a permanent contract with the school. Initially, this will be a temporary role, with an opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Pre-School/Nursery Manager to support and engage early years children in a variety of activities. You’ll assist in the organisation of pre-school tasks and group work, helping to create a safe, caring, and stimulating learning environment where children thrive.
Main Responsibilities:
Support groups or individual children across all learning areas under the guidance of the Pre-School Manager, helping them to develop key physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills.
Assist with planning, delivering, and evaluating activities linked to the Early Years Framework to encourage children’s development towards Early Learning Goals.
Observe and record children’s progress and provide feedback to the Pre-School Manager and parents.
Engage and encourage children by following their interests and helping them participate in planned activities, including using IT resources.
Assist with practical tasks, such as tidying, serving snacks, and personal hygiene routines.
Contribute to a vibrant learning environment by preparing and updating wall displays.
Offer support to children with specific learning needs, ensuring they can fully access the EYFS curriculum.
Accompany children on class outings and administer minor first aid or prescribed medications as necessary.
Encourage positive behavior and self-discipline in line with the nursery’s behavior policy.
Key Skills & Attributes:
Experience in early years settings or with young children
Good understanding of the Early Years Framework
Patience, creativity, and a nurturing approach
Strong communication skills with children, staff, and parents
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to complete a new DBS check
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work full-time in a nurturing, dynamic early years environment where you’ll have the chance to progress from a temporary to a permanent position. You’ll make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners within a supportive team.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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