Early Years Teaching Assistant / Preschool Assistant - SN2 Do you have a passion for supporting young children in a vibrant and nurturing environment? My client is seeking an inspiring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a highly rated Early Years setting. This role offers an incredible opportunity to help foster curiosity and growth in young minds through engaging, hands-on activities in a beautiful, purpose-built space alongside a skilled, supportive team. This role is available on a fixed-term contract until the end of the academic year, working for 22.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri, 8:30-1) Why You Should Apply Work in a modern, purpose-built facility designed for young learners Positive and caring environment with a dedicated, supportive team Strong links to the local community, providing a rich, inclusive experience Access to a supportive Academy Trust and continuous professional development What You’ll Be Doing Supporting young children’s emotional, physical, and learning needs, including those with special needs Assisting with the planning, organization, and monitoring of learning activities and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) Maintaining effective relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and self-motivation Collaborating with teachers to create an organized, engaging learning environment Assisting with pupil behavior management, safety, and supervision during breaks and school activities About You Be able to do the job as described. Hold a relevant Level 2 qualification for Early Years staff-to-child ratios Skilled in building warm, supportive relationships with children and fostering their confidence Enthusiastic, innovative, and able to bring imaginative ideas to the classroom Committed to the safety and well-being of all students How To Apply We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to jameslongtermteachers.co.uk and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here Working with Long-term Teachers: We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you. We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team. In addition to the above we also offer: Guaranteed Pay Plans Agency Worker Regulations Interview preparation advice and support Support and counselling through a confidential helpline 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay