Join Our Team as a 1:1 EYFS Teaching Assistant Are you passionate about making a difference in young children’s lives? Do you have a caring, empathetic nature and a desire to help children achieve their full potential? We want you to join our dynamic, supportive team so plesae apply today Position: 1:1 EYFS Teaching Assistant Location: Bishop Auckland Start Date: About Us: Our Primary School in Bishop Auckland provide an inspiring, nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. We are currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a child in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) on a 1:1 basis. What You’ll Do: Provide personalised support to a child in the EYFS setting. Help implement tailored learning strategies that meet the child’s individual needs. Assist with classroom activities to promote learning and development. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Work alongside the class teacher and other staff to monitor progress and adapt teaching techniques. Be a trusted role model, offering emotional support and encouragement. What We’re Looking For: Experience working with young children (preferably in an educational setting). A caring, patient, and understanding approach to working with children. The ability to adapt teaching strategies to support individual needs. A passion for supporting children’s emotional, social, and academic growth. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare or Education is desirable (but not essential). What We Offer: A welcoming, inclusive, and friendly school community. Ongoing professional development opportunities. A chance to make a real difference in the life of a child. Supportive staff who are committed to helping you succeed in your role. A positive and encouraging working environment. Ready to Apply? If you are excited about helping children reach their potential in a 1:1 setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career 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.