Early Years Teaching Assistant

Thorpe Hesley Primary School; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorpe Hesley Primary School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our two-year-old provision. You will support the Room Lead and EYFS Lead in delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum that meets the needs of our youngest learners.

The ideal candidate will have experience in early years settings, a warm nurturing approach, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years settings.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Warm, nurturing approach to working with young children.
• Clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support the Room Lead and EYFS Lead in delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children to thrive emotionally, socially and academically.
• Support individual needs and adapt activities to suit development of two-year-olds.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safeguarding policies are followed.

Skills

Early years experience

EYFS framework understanding

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

We are seeking a caring, enthusiasticand dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our two-year-old provision.Working under the guidance of the Room Lead and EYFS Lead, you will play avital role in delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum that supportsthe individual needs of our youngest learners. You’ll help create a safe,stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially andacademically.

We are looking for someone withexperience in early years settings and a strong understanding of the EYFSframework. The ideal candidate will bring a warm, nurturing approach and agenuine love for working with young children. Excellent communication andteamwork skills are essential, along with a clear commitment to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of all children. Join our supportive and forward-thinkingteam and make a real difference in the lives of children and families.