Early Years Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider in Gloucester is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and providing individualized support to young learners. The role requires experience in early childhood education and a qualification in childcare is desirable. The position offers competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

CPD opportunities through Affinity Academy

Free Safeguarding training

£200 referral bonus for successful friend referrals

Online portal to manage pay and timesheets

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years setting (school or nursery).
• Relevant qualification in childcare or education is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and genuine passion for supporting young learners.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities that promote learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Genuine passion for supporting young learners

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare or education

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Gloucester

Location: Gloucester
Salary: £444.60 - £529.45 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary

About the Role:
Monarch Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Gloucester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and wants to make a real difference in their early development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities that promote learning and development.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting to the teacher as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years setting (school or nursery).
• A relevant qualification in childcare or education (Level 2 or Level 3 desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young learners.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.