Early Years Teaching Assistant — Immediate Start, Full-Time

GSL Education; Retford; On-site; GBP 138,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Retford is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support daily activities and promote a safe, engaging learning environment for young children. Your role will focus on play-based learning, safeguarding, and helping children develop confidence and social skills.

This full-time, long-term position offers structured training, ongoing support, and opportunities to progress within a school setting.

Qualifications

• No qualifications needed — we welcome entry-level applicants with a natural passion for early childhood development, as well as qualified Level 2/3+ practitioners.
• Clear communicators who thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Successful applicants must undergo (or hold) an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Guide children through daily play-based activities, storytelling, and creative games.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and supervision throughout the day.
• Encourage positive social interaction, independence, and confidence in early learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues to track child development and communicate progress to parents.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/3+ practitioner

Job description

GSL Education in Retford is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support daily activities and promote a safe, engaging learning environment for young children. Your role will focus on play-based learning, safeguarding, and helping children develop confidence and social skills.

This full-time, long-term position offers structured training, ongoing support, and opportunities to progress within a school setting.