Job Title: Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Various Schools across Cornwall
Salary: £85 per day
Contract Type: Flexible/Casual
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About Teaching Personnel:
Teaching Personnel is a leading education staffing agency committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the country. We are dedicated to supporting educators in their careers and ensuring that schools have access to the best staff to meet their needs.
Job Description:
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support young learners in the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping to create a stimulating and nurturing environment that promotes children’s development and learning. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work across various schools in Cornwall, providing a diverse and enriching experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging EYFS activities that promote children's learning and development.
* Support individual or small groups of children, adapting activities to meet their specific needs and abilities.
* Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that supports the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children.
* Prepare and set up learning resources and classroom displays that enhance the learning experience.
* Observe, monitor, and record children’s progress and development, providing feedback to the teacher and parents.
* Implement the EYFS framework and assist in the delivery of the Early Learning Goals.
* Support children with additional needs, including helping to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
* Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging independence and confidence.
Requirements:
* Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce).
* Experience working with young children in an Early Years setting.
* Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development principles.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff members.
* Creativity, patience, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable:
* Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN) in an EYFS setting.
* Knowledge of behavior management techniques and strategies.
* Additional training or certifications related to Early Years education.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* A rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on young learners’ lives.
* Competitive daily rate of £85.
* Flexible working hours and locations across Cornwall.
Join Teaching Personnel and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional support to young learners in the Early Years Foundation Stage. We look forward to hearing from you!
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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