Early Years Teaching Assistant Location: Bristol and surrounding areas Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Long-Term Opportunities Available Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience Are you passionate about supporting young children's learning and development? A leading recruitment agency is currently seeking a motivated and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children in their early stages of education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in schools across Bristol and surrounding areas. Immediate start available, with long-term opportunities for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Support children with their learning and development in both classroom and outdoor settings. Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young learners. Help manage classroom activities and assist the lead teacher with day-to-day tasks. Provide support to individual children or small groups as needed. Promote positive behaviour and social skills development. Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues to support children's progress. Key Requirements: Previous experience working with young children (essential). Classroom experience (preferable). Strong understanding of early years education and development. Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with young children. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. A DBS check or willingness to undergo one (required for working in schools). Relevant qualifications in Early Years Education or Childcare (desirable but not essential). Why Work With Us? Full-time or part-time options available to suit your needs. Long-term opportunities with potential for career progression. Immediate start available for the right candidate. A rewarding role in an inspiring educational environment. Competitive pay rates based on experience. Ongoing support and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about working with young children and have the experience and skills to support their early education, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of young learners About Us: We are a recruitment agency specializing in placing qualified and experienced staff in schools across Bristol and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to supporting schools and educators to ensure the best possible outcomes for children in their care. In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £49.50, plus an annual subscription fee of £16 for the Update Service. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.