Early Years Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Kent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Ashford is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support young children's learning and development. The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education and a relevant qualification. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a friendly team. The pay is competitive and weekly earnings are processed through PAYE.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Generous referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting with young children.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Ability to provide one-to-one support for children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality early years provision.
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging age-appropriate activities.
• Foster a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children in an early years or primary school setting

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Caring and patient approach

Education

Relevant childcare or education qualification (Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning)

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting the learning and development of young children?
Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ashford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values early childhood education and invests in its staff.

The Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality early years provision.
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to children, including those with additional needs.
• Foster a safe, stimulating, and positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children in an early years or primary school setting.
• A relevant childcare or education qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning).
• A caring and patient approach with a strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

The School Offers:

• A friendly, dedicated team and strong leadership.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A warm, community-focused atmosphere that prioritises pupil well-being.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).