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Nursery and Reception Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 89.38 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Cardiff
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Nursery & Reception Teaching Assistant
Location: CF3, Cardiff
We are looking to appoint a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to support learning and development across our Nursery and Reception classes. This role is ideal for someone with experience in early years or KS1 who is passionate about helping children achieve their potential in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support class teachers in preparing and delivering engaging activities that promote learning and development in line with the Foundation Phase curriculum.
Assist with day-to-day classroom management, ensuring a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment.
Provide one-to-one and small group support to children, including those with additional learning needs (ALN), adapting activities and approaches as required.
Help to develop children’s social skills, emotional well-being and independence through positive interactions and encouragement.
Support children with personal care routines where necessary.
Communicate effectively with teachers, colleagues and parents to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
Demonstrate flexibility by supporting across different areas of the school if needed.
Person Specification
We are seeking someone who:
Has previous experience working in a Nursery, Reception or KS1 setting.
Understands the developmental needs of young children and can adapt support to meet these needs.
Is approachable, patient and kind, with a natural ability to build positive relationships with children.
Can remain calm, adaptable and proactive when faced with change or challenges.
Works effectively as part of a team, while also showing initiative and independence.
Has an interest in developing their skills further, including in supporting children with ALN.
What We Offer
A welcoming and supportive school community.
The opportunity to play a key role in the development of children at the very start of their education journey.
Experience across both Nursery and Reception within a diverse and vibrant school setting.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Location: CF3, Cardiff
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
If you are an enthusiastic, adaptable and caring individual who is committed to supporting children to flourish, 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.
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