Early Years Teaching Assistant

Teaching Tomorrow; Sharnbrook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply opportunities

Long-term opportunities

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Tomorrow is seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children across Bedfordshire schools with flexible supply and potential long-term roles. You will help deliver engaging activities and nurturing learning environments to build confident, curious learners.

The role requires experience in early years, SEND awareness, and strong communication with children, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant experience with nursery or early years settings.
• Relevant qualification in Education or Childcare.
• Experience in SEND environment or supporting SEND needs.
• Familiar with the national UK curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing engaging and age-appropriate activities to support children's learning and development.
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Building strong relationships with children, parents, and nursery staff.
• Following nursery policies and safeguarding procedures to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Observing and recording children's progress and sharing insights with the nursery team.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Relevant qualifications

SEND experience

British national curriculum knowledge

Communication and interpersonal skills

Adapt teaching strategies

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work where you can still make a difference?

At Teaching Tomorrow, we work with schools across Bedfordshire, supporting them with their Teaching Assistant needs. We are currently working with schools across Bedford and the surrounding areas on a variety of roles from daily cover to potential long term positions. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued part of a school community, supporting children's development in a consistent, nurturing environment.

Benefits

• Flexible supply and long-term teaching opportunities
• Competitive pay rates
• Supportive and friendly school environments
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Tomorrow

Key Responsibilities

• Providing engaging and age-appropriate activities to support children's learning and development
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
• Building strong relationships with children, parents, and nursery staff
• Following nursery policies and safeguarding procedures to ensure children's safety and well-being
• Observing and recording children's progress and sharing insights with the nursery team

Requirements

• Teaching Assistant experience
• Relevant qualification
• Experience working in an SEND environment or supporting SEND needs
• Comfortable across the national UK curriculum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual students

Teaching Tomorrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We offer payment via both Umbrella and PAYE Services.