Early Years Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Early Years Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in North Tyneside. This role involves supporting children's learning aged 2–4 years, with a strong focus on outdoor activities and fostering independent learners. Essential requirements include a Level 2 Early Years qualification and relevant experience. The position starts after the Easter holidays, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children aged 2–4 years.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Experience with children in the last 2 years.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the EYFS provision.
• Promote outdoor learning and child-led exploration.
• Assist with observations and assessments.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Experience working with children aged 2–4 years

Good understanding of the EYFS framework

Support children's communication and early literacy

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Milk Education are recruiting for a full time Early Years Teaching Assistant which is required for an Early Years provision at a Primary School in North Tyneside. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic practitioner to join a nurturing setting supporting children aged 2–4 years.

The provision offers morning (8:30am–11:30am), afternoon (12:30pm–3:30pm) and full-day (8:30am–3:30pm) sessions. The provision places strong emphasis on outdoor learning, child-led exploration and developing resilient, independent learners. Early reading is a key priority, with a strong focus on sharing high-quality texts and using the “Over and Over” storytelling approach. The school also uses Seesaw to share children’s learning with parents and carers.

Early Years Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning across the EYFS provision
• Promote outdoor learning and child-led exploration
• Assist with observations and assessment
• Support children’s communication, language and early literacy
• Help maintain a safe, engaging and inclusive environment
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Experience working with children aged 2–4 years
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Experience working with children in the last 2 years
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing

This role begins after the Easter holidays and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a well-established and supportive Early Years setting.