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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 110 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Derby, DE22 - easily commutable from Allestree, Mackworth, Darley Abbey, Mickleover and Derby City Centre
 Pay: £110-£120 per day
 Start Date: ASAP
 Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary with potential to become permanent

Long Term Futures is recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming Early Years setting in the DE22 area of Derby for an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and understands the importance of creating a safe, engaging and nurturing environment during the earliest stages of their education.

You will be involved across all aspects of the nursery day, from supporting learning through play and continuous provision to observations, routines, mealtimes and personal care.

About the Role

As an EYFS Nursery Practitioner, you will:

Support children across a busy and engaging Early Years environment
Plan and deliver creative, play-based activities in line with the EYFS Framework
Encourage children's communication, language, social and emotional development
Support early literacy, numeracy and school-readiness skills
Set up and maintain engaging continuous provision, small-world and sensory activities
Complete observations and contribute towards monitoring children's development
Provide additional support for children with SEND where required
Build positive relationships with children, parents and the wider Early Years team
Support daily routines including snacks, mealtimes, toileting and nappy changing/personal care
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and wellbeing throughout the setting

Ideal Candidate Profile

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification or equivalent is strongly preferred
Previous experience within a Nursery, EYFS or Early Years setting
Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development
Confident supporting children with personal care, including nappy changing
Comfortable completing observations and contributing towards children's learning and development
SEND experience would be advantageous
Warm, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
Creative and confident setting up engaging learning opportunities
Reliable and committed to a long-term position
Able to commute reliably to Derby, DE22

About the Setting

Welcoming Early Years environment in the DE22 area of Derby
Child-centred approach to learning and development
Strong emphasis on learning through play and exploration
Supportive and collaborative staff team
Inclusive approach to individual needs and development

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

Long-term role offering consistency and stability
Opportunity to progress into a permanent position
Weekly pay
Free CPD covering EYFS, SEND and Safeguarding
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Next Steps

If you're an experienced EYFS Nursery Practitioner looking for an immediate-start opportunity in Derby, apply today with your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

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