Early Years Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD (EYFS & Safeguarding)

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term progression opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd are seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for NP22 area. You will support children in Nursery and Reception, delivering play-based EYFS activities and assisting with learning across daily routines.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, including children with additional needs, and collaboration with teachers and parents. The ideal candidate will have EYFS experience, strong safeguarding understanding, and a proactive, caring approach in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Experience in Early Years settings or private nurseries.
• Ability to support early language and literacy development.
• Confidence supporting children with additional needs (AN).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene standards.
• Experience with personal care (toileting/nappy changing).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery and Reception settings.
• Deliver and assist with play-based learning and EYFS activities.
• Promote children’s social, emotional and communication development.
• Work 1:1 and with small groups, including children with AN.
• Support daily routines including snack time, toileting and transitions.
• Assist with outdoor learning and free-flow play.
• Create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, practitioners and parents.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Nursery experience

Language & literacy support

AN support

Safeguarding & safety

Personal care

Teamwork & communication

Proactive hands-on

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant - NP22 Area - September Start

Location: NP22 and surrounding areas

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible opportunities

Pay: Weekly pay (competitive rates)

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a range of Early Years settings and primary schools across the NP22 area, who are looking to recruit confident, proactive and reliable Early Years Teaching Assistants.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in Nursery, Reception, or private nursery environments, who are passionate about supporting early development and can bring energy and initiative into the classroom.

About the Role

• Support children across Nursery and Reception settings
• Deliver and assist with play-based learning and EYFS activities
• Promote children’s social, emotional and communication development
• Work 1:1 and with small groups, including children with additional needs (AN)
• Support daily routines including snack time, toileting and transitions
• Assist with outdoor learning and free-flow play
• Create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, practitioners and parents

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for candidates who are not just supportive, but take initiative and actively contribute to the learning environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in Early Years settings or private nurseries
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Ability to support early language, communication and literacy skills
• Confidence supporting children with AN
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene standards
• Experience with personal care (toileting/nappy changing)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach in a busy environment

Highly Desirable

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ, Childcare diploma)
• Experience with speech and language development strategies
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle (advantageous in NP22 area)

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring, enthusiastic and child-centred
• Confident and calm, able to lead activities when required
• Reliable, organised and adaptable
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or will need to apply)

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Free CPD including EYFS, Safeguarding and AN training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel
• Long-term roles with clear progression opportunities

If you’re passionate about Early Years education and want a role where you can actively shape children’s development while working in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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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