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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 93 - 97 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

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Job Description

Academics are currently looking for experienced EYFS Teaching Assistants for day-to-day and short/long term opportunities within our partnership nurseries and primary schools. Working across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire can be diversified, meaning that we work with an assortment of primary schools and that we do have different requirements to suit.

We are proud to say that here at Academics we have had a strong record of placing many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent work following a successful period of long term supply within our nurseries and primary schools.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant: 

Work alongside teachers and fellow practitioners to deliver fun EYFS appropriate sessions and activities.
Managing challenging behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning. 
To encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social interaction.
Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in small groups. 
Committed to support both the teacher and the students to succeed.For this role, applicants who apply must have:

Previous experience of working with children in a nursery or primary school setting (in the UK).
A minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
Confident communication skills and to be a excellent motivator in the room (1-2-1 or small group support).
Strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners.
A good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
Paediatric First Aid (or to be willing to work towards).
A current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available. 

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.

If you do have experience as an EYFS Learning Support Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant, or Teaching Assistant in a nursery or primary school setting and are now looking for a new role, please click 'APPLY NOW' below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.

We look forward to hearing from you

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