Early Years Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning in a primary school near Dartford. You'll assist the class teacher, manage small groups, and provide pastoral support in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience working with young children. The role offers competitive daily pay, guaranteed pay schemes, and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE training for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting is preferable.
• A willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to the development of young children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Support individual children with their learning.
• Help maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Dartford
Pay: £88 - £110 per day (via PAYE)

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them develop in their early years?

Vision for Education is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a primary school near Dartford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for working with young children, to support their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support small groups and individual children with their learning, helping to foster a love of learning.
• Help with classroom management and create a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of learning resources and activities.
• Provide pastoral support, ensuring children feel supported, happy, and confident in their learning.
• Monitor children's progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Work with the wider school team, including other teaching assistants and staff members, to ensure the smooth running of the school day.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young children, ideally within an Early Years setting.
• A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent (desirable).
• A genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to their development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

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).