Early Years Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Risca; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting for a full-time Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the NP11 area from November 2026.

The role focuses on supporting pupils in the Early Years/ Foundation Phase, delivering play-based learning, and providing 1:1 and small group support to develop communication and social skills. A nurturing, patient approach is essential for success in this school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Early Years, Nursery or Primary School aged children.
• Ability to support learning and development in EYFS settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within an Early Years / Foundation Phase classroom
• Encourage learning through play-based activities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Support children's communication, social skills and independence
• Assist pupils with a range of learning abilities and additional needs
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team
• Support with classroom activities, resources and daily routines

Skills

Early Years experience

ALN/SEN experience

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant | Primary School | NP11

Location: NP11, Caerphilly

Job Type: Full-Time

Start Date: November 2026

Salary: From £92.63 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity within an Early Years / EYFS setting?

We are recruiting for a full-time Early Years Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive primary school in the NP11 area from November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children with their learning, development and confidence.

The Early Years Teaching Assistant Role

• Support pupils within an Early Years / Foundation Phase classroom
• Encourage learning and development through play-based activities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Support children's communication, social skills and independence
• Assist pupils with a range of learning abilities and additional needs
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team
• Support with classroom activities, resources and daily routines

What We're Looking For

• Have experience working with Early Years, Nursery or Primary School aged children
• Be confident supporting children's learning and development
• Have a caring, patient and nurturing approach
• Be enthusiastic and able to engage young learners
• Work effectively as part of a school team
• Have experience supporting ALN/SEN, although this is not essential
• Be available for full-time work from November 2026

Why Apply?

• Pay from £92.63 per day
• Full-time Teaching Assistant role
• November 2026 start
• Primary school based in the NP11 area
• Gain valuable experience within an Early Years / Foundation Phase setting
• Supportive school environment
• Opportunity to develop your experience within education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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