Early Years Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Chippenham is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their team on a part-time, term-time-only basis. The role involves supporting young learners in a nurturing environment, assisting with curriculum delivery, and fostering children's emotional and mental well-being. This temporary position has potential for permanence after a review.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Support and counselling through a confidential helpline

24/7 access to a UK GP

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience working with Early Years children in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of Total Communication strategies to support learning.
• Understanding of Emotional Literacy or Mental Health needs in children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Early Years learners through engaging activities and structured play.
• Assisting in planning and delivering a spiralised curriculum.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Understanding of Emotional Literacy

Knowledge of Total Communication strategies

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant, Chippenham

Client:

Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

Chippenham

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

EYFS Teaching Assistant / Early Years Classroom Assistant - SN15

Are you passionate about shaping the foundation of learning for young children? My client, a welcoming and supportive primary school, is looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team on a part-time, term-time-only basis. This is a temporary role until July 2025 with the potential to become permanent after a structural review. If you thrive in an interactive and creative environment and love helping children develop confidence and independence, this is the perfect role for you!

Why You Should Apply

• Work in a fantastic EYFS unit with both Nursery and Reception classes.
• Be part of a dedicated team that values and supports early childhood education.
• Engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces to inspire young minds.
• Play a crucial role in children’s emotional and mental well-being.
• Opportunities for professional development to grow in your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting Early Years learners through engaging activities and structured play.
• Assisting in planning and delivering a spiralised curriculum that revisits key concepts.
• Using visual and concrete learning resources to enhance children’s understanding.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and communication in young learners.
• Following teacher and SENDCo guidance to support children’s individual needs.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Experience working with Early Years children in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of Total Communication strategies to support learning.
• Understanding of Emotional Literacy or Mental Health needs in children.
• Strong teamwork and initiative with a flexible approach.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to [emailprotected] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here!

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition to the above we also offer:

• Agency Worker Regulations
• Interview preparation advice and support
• Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
• 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
• Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay