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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 92.38 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant is currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic EYFS-trained Teaching Assistants on behalf of our clients across a range of nursery and school settings. We are looking for reliable, caring, and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting children in their early years development.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking flexible or ongoing work while making a positive impact within Early Years environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Support teachers and nursery staff in delivering activities in line with the EYFS framework
Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
Assist children with learning, play, and developmental activities
Support children's social, emotional, and educational progress
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and setting policies at all times
Minimum Requirements (Essential):

Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent
Recent Paediatric First Aid certification/training
Recent experience working within an EYFS setting
Good understanding of the EYFS framework
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliable, adaptable, and professional approach
Desirable:

Level 3 qualification or above
Experience supporting children with additional needs
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
What We Offer:

Competitive rates of pay
Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability
Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team
If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about supporting children in Early Years settings, we would love to hear from you.

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

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