Early Years Practitioner

Aspire People; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a passionate Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant for a temporary position in a school in Hatfield, UK. The role involves supporting the class teacher and assisting children both academically and emotionally in a welcoming environment. Experience with children and a DBS check are required. The position offers competitive pay, part-time hours, and opportunities to develop skills in early years education.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Opportunity to develop skills

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with Right to Work documentation.
• Experience in an early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons for EYFS children.
• Assist with classroom management and nurturing learning environments.
• Provide one-on-one support to children academically and emotionally.

Skills

Experience working with children

Friendly and patient nature

Ability to support emotional development

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and welcoming Primary School in Hatfield.

This is a temporary position, and will provide invaluable experience in supporting the development of young learners, whilst supporting the busy and unexpected absences that occur in the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons for EYFS children.
• Assisting with classroom management and creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Helping with the preparation of learning resources and activities.
• Providing one-on-one support to children, both academically and emotionally.
• Assisting with assessments and tracking the progress of students.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting children with their social and emotional development.

Essential Requirements

• DBS on the update service (this is a must) or willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Recent employment references.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).
• Experience working with children, ideally in an early years setting.
• A friendly, patient, and caring nature with a passion for working with young children.

Desirable but not essential

• Paediatric first aid qualification.
• Experience in supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN).

Benefits

• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and experience in early years education.
• Competitive pay.
• Part-time hours (Monday to Friday).

If you are interested, apply today!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.