Early Years Teaching Assistant

About Early Years Ltd.; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. in Huddersfield is urgently seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their Reception team on a full-time basis.

The role supports children in Reception, working with the class teacher to create a safe, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will have Early Years experience and a relevant qualification, with strong communication and teamwork.

This is an urgent vacancy; start ASAP and salary will reflect qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Previous Early Years experience gained within a private nursery or school setting.
• A relevant Early Years / Nursery Nurse qualification.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, patient and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development across the Early Years curriculum.
• Assist with both adult-led and child-initiated activities.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence and social development.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher to support individual children's needs.
• Provide a warm, nurturing and consistent presence for the children.

Skills

Early years exp

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursery qualification

Job description

URGENTLY REQUIRED - EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Full-Time | Reception | Huddersfield

A primary school in Huddersfield is urgently seeking an enthusiastic, caring and experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their Reception team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years practitioner who is passionate about supporting young children to learn, develop and thrive in their first years of school.

The Role

You will be supporting children within Reception, working alongside the class teacher and wider Early Years team to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Support children's learning and development across the Early Years curriculum.
• Assist with both adult-led and child-initiated activities.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence and social development.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher to support individual children's needs.
• Provide a warm, nurturing and consistent presence for the children.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Previous Early Years experience gained within a private nursery or school setting.
• A relevant Early Years / Nursery Nurse qualification.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, patient and nurturing approach.

Desirable:

• Paediatric First Aid training - however, this can be provided for the successful candidate if required.

This is an urgent vacancy, so we are keen to hear from suitably qualified and experienced Early Years practitioners who are available to start as soon as possible.

Location: Huddersfield
Hours: Full-time
Setting: Reception / Primary School
Start: ASAP / As soon as possible

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.