Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant – NP22 Area – September Start

Location: NP22 and surrounding areas

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible opportunities

Pay: Weekly pay (competitive rates)

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a range of Early Years settings and primary schools across the NP22 area, who are looking to recruit confident, proactive and reliable Early Years Teaching Assistants.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in Nursery, Reception, or private nursery environments, who are passionate about supporting early development and can bring energy and initiative into the classroom.

About the Role

Support children across Nursery and Reception settings
Deliver and assist with play-based learning and EYFS activities
Promote children’s social, emotional and communication development
Work 1:1 and with small groups, including children with additional needs (AN)
Support daily routines including snack time, toileting and transitions
Assist with outdoor learning and free-flow play
Create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment
Work collaboratively with teachers, practitioners and parents

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for candidates who are not just supportive, but take initiative and actively contribute to the learning environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience in Early Years settings or private nurseries
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
Ability to support early language, communication and literacy skills
Confidence supporting children with AN
Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene standards
Experience with personal care (toileting/nappy changing)
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Proactive, hands-on approach in a busy environment

Highly Desirable

Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ, Childcare diploma)
Experience with speech and language development strategies
Driving licence and access to a vehicle (advantageous in NP22 area)

The Ideal Candidate

Caring, enthusiastic and child-centred
Confident and calm, able to lead activities when required
Reliable, organised and adaptable
Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or will need to apply)

What We Offer

Weekly pay
Free CPD including EYFS, Safeguarding and AN training
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel
Long-term roles with clear progression opportunities

If you’re passionate about Early Years education and want a role where you can actively shape children’s development while working in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d 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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