Early Years Teaching Assistant. Job in Weston-super-mare Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Worle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children's development in Weston-Super-Mare. Responsibilities include promoting personal, social, and emotional growth, working with small groups, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience in early years settings and a patient, enthusiastic demeanor. This role offers various contracts tailored to your needs and access to professional development resources to enhance your career.

Benefits

Access to 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the class and promote children's personal development.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support early learning goals.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children.
• Assist the teacher in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Previous experience working in an early year setting

Patient and nurturing approach

Enthusiastic attitude

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Weston-Super-Mare

Salary: 90-100 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: January 2026

Are you passionate about giving young children the best possible start in life? Do you have a nurturing nature and a creative approach to learning?

We are looking for a caring, energetic and committed Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive early years team. You will play a key role in helping children thrive during their foundation stage by supporting their learning, development, and well- being in a safe and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the class Promote children's personal ,social and emotional development
• Work with individuals and small groups to support early learning goals, including communication, literacy and numeracy
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all the children at all times
• Support the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in an early year setting (school or nursery)
• A patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
• Understanding of the Early Years foundation stage (EYFS) Curriculum
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Why Tradewind:

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
  Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
  Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for this great position as a Teaching Assistant in Weston-Super-Mare through Tradewind. Or for more information about the role, contact Chelsea White on (phone number removed) / (url removed)