Early Years Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford

Randstad Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational recruitment agency is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant in Chelmsford. This role involves supporting a specific child with speech and language needs and delivering fun phonics sessions. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare and experience in an educational setting. Enjoy a competitive pay of £90 - £100 per day, work-life balance with school holidays, and opportunities for training in specific SEN strategies.

Benefits

Local work with onsite parking

School holidays and weekends off

Training in specific SEN strategies

Qualifications

• Experience in a Nursery, Pre-school, or Primary School setting.
• Genuine passion for working with the 4-5 age group.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support a specific child in Reception with Speech & Language difficulties.
• Deliver short, fun phonics sessions using Read Write Inc. / Jolly Phonics.
• Help the teacher track pupil progress using the EYFS framework.
• Manage indoor and outdoor 'free flow' learning areas.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS curriculum

Experience with visual timetables or PECS

Ability to deliver fun phonics sessions

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Early Years

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant (School Based)

Location: Chelmsford Rate: £90 - £100 per day (Weekly Pay) Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 (Term Time Only) Contract: Long-term / Permanent opportunities available

Take your Early Years career to the next level in Chelmsford.

Are you a Level 3 Nursery Nurse or Early Years Practitioner looking for a new challenge?

We are working with a popular and welcoming Primary School in the heart of Chelmsford that is specifically seeking staff with strong EYFS knowledge to join their Reception team.

This school values the "ground-up" knowledge that nursery practitioners possess-particularly regarding phonics, learning through play, and supporting social development.

This is not just a general assistant role. You will be a key part of the Foundation Stage team, helping to bridge the gap for children entering full-time education.

• 1:1 Support: Supporting a specific child in Reception with Speech & Language difficulties (experience with visual timetables or PECS is a huge advantage).
• Interventions: delivering short, fun phonics sessions (Read Write Inc. / Jolly Phonics).
• Observation: Using your background in the EYFS framework to help the teacher track pupil progress.
• Environment: Helping to manage indoor and outdoor "free flow" learning areas.

Why this role is great for you:

• Local Work: Convenient Chelmsford location with onsite parking and good transport links.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy school holidays, weekends off, and finish work by 3:30 pm.
• Great Pay: £90 - £100 per day-highly competitive for the area.
• Training: The school is happy to invest in training the right candidate in specific SEN strategies.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Early Years (or equivalent).
• Experience: Previous experience in a Nursery, Pre-school, or Primary School setting.
• Skills: Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and a genuine passion for working with the 4-5 age group.
• DBS: An enhanced DBS check (we can help you apply for this if needed).

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