4-Week Early Years TA: Nursery & Reception Support

Smile Education; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Supportive school environment

Competitive pay rates

Impact in Early Years education

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant for a 4-week placement in Telford, supporting Nursery and Reception in the Early Years Unit. The role requires confidence to work independently and within a team, following the class teacher's guidance to foster children’s learning and development.

Ideal candidates will have Early Years experience, the ability to engage young learners, and a reliable temperament for full-time placement. SEND experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in Nursery/Reception.
• Comfortable working with play-based learning and early development goals.
• Able to follow teacher direction and support classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Nursery and Reception.
• Assist with play-based learning activities and early development goals.
• Work proactively using your own initiative while following teacher direction.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development.

Skills

Early Years experience

Teamwork

Independent working

SEND experience

Education

Experience in Early Years setting

Job description

Smile Education is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant for a 4-week placement in Telford, supporting Nursery and Reception in the Early Years Unit. The role requires confidence to work independently and within a team, following the class teacher's guidance to foster children’s learning and development.

Ideal candidates will have Early Years experience, the ability to engage young learners, and a reliable temperament for full-time placement. SEND experience is highly desirable.