Early Years Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant in Clacton, Essex. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and experience in a nursery setting. This role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment focused on children's development and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Complimentary subscription to CPD platform

Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience working in nursery or early years settings preferred.
• Understanding of child development principles important.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of early years education and care.
• Plan engaging learning experiences with practitioners.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Experience in nursery settings

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first.

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Level 3 Early Years Qualified

Location: Clacton, Tendring, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time
Duration: Ongoing - with potential for permanent placement
Hourly Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate and dedicated Easrly Years Teaching Assistant /Nursery Practioner with a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification?

Our client, a welcoming and well-established school, is seeking to appoint an experienced Early Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and professional team. The setting prides itself on providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where young children can explore, learn, and develop essential skills through play and guided activities.

About the Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the delivery of high-quality early years education and care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Work alongside qualified practitioners to plan and implement engaging learning experiences tailored to individual children's needs
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through play and structured activities
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children within the setting
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Assist with daily routines, including snack times, toileting, and tidying up

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development principles
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
• Good communication and teamwork skills

This Role May Suit

• Experienced Nursery or Early Years Teaching Assistants looking for a new opportunity
• Early Years practitioners wishing to work in a supportive and nurturing environment
• Individuals passionate about making a positive impact in children's early development

Start Date: Immediate or negotiable

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Why Choose Us?

As an award-winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates and staff first.

We've partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer you a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources. This helps you stay up to date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy. Whether you're a teacher, support staff member, or school leader, The National College allows you to pursue professional development at your own pace and on your own schedule.

We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.

Benefits

• Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request)
• Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status
• Proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer