Early Years Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistants to support children in Rochdale schools and EY settings. Candidates should have UK-based school or EYFS experience and a genuine passion for early learning.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily classroom activities, play-based learning, and 1:1 or small-group support, while fostering development and well-being in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a UK-based school or EYFS setting.
• Genuine passion for working with children in the EYFS.
• Good understanding of children's development and learning needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Patience, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and early years team with daily classroom activities.
• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support as required.
• Help children develop communication, language and social skills.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Encourage independence and confidence through everyday activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children's behaviour and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Observe and monitor children's progress and report back to the class teacher.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Nurturing

Proactivity

Education

EY/Childcare qualification

Job description

WE ARE RECRUITING - EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANTS ROCHDALE

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants to work in schools and early years settings across Rochdale.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience working within a UK-based school or early years setting and have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning, development and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a UK-based school or early years setting.
• A genuine passion for working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Good understanding of children's development and learning needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Highly Desirable:

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• A recognised Teaching Assistant, Early Years or Childcare qualification.
• Experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
• Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties or other additional needs.

General Roles & Responsibilities:

• Supporting the class teacher and early years team with daily classroom activities.
• Supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Helping children develop communication, language and social skills.
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Encouraging independence and confidence through everyday activities.
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting children's behaviour and wellbeing.
• Assisting with classroom preparation, learning resources and daily routines.
• Observing and monitoring children's progress and reporting back to the class teacher.