Early Years TA - Nurture & Play-Based Learning

GSL Education; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Hull is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support learning across educational settings. The role is temporary, full-time, with a start as soon as possible and a daily rate of £92–£115 depending on experience.

You will work with teaching staff to provide a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for young children, helping them build confidence and develop essential skills at the early stages of their education.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in Early Years settings is desirable.
• A Level 2/3 Early Years, Childcare, or Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.
• A warm, patient, nurturing approach with the ability to build relationships.
• Good understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• An Enhanced DBS registered with Update Service, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play-based activities that foster learning and development.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support based on individual needs.
• Assist teachers with preparing activities, resources, and engaging learning.
• Encourage positive social skills, confidence, independence, and behaviour.
• Observe and report observations to teaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment in line with safeguarding.

Skills

Play-based learning

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

GSL Education in Hull is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support learning across educational settings. The role is temporary, full-time, with a start as soon as possible and a daily rate of £92–£115 depending on experience.

You will work with teaching staff to provide a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for young children, helping them build confidence and develop essential skills at the early stages of their education.