Early Years Teaching Assistant - Stockton

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities across settings

Registration local placements

Referral rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd are seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children in EYFS settings across Stockton and surrounding areas. The role is full-time and offers opportunities to start immediately or plan for September.

You will work closely with teachers, helping with play-based learning, fostering confidence and social development, and building positive relationships with families. A DBS Update Service registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young children in a UK classroom or nursery setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support children within an EYFS classroom.
• Help create fun, engaging learning experiences through play.
• Encourage children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Work with teachers to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, staff and families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Experience in UK classroom

Caring & patient demeanor

DBS Update Service eligibility

Full-time availability

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Little learners need big hearts. Could yours be the perfect fit?

If you love helping young children grow in confidence, discover the world around them and celebrate every little milestone, we'd love to hear from you.

We're working with welcoming primary schools and nurseries in Stockton looking for enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistants to join their teams. Whether you're available to start immediately or you're planning ahead for September, we've got full-time opportunities ready and waiting.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting children within an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) classroom
• Helping to create fun, engaging learning experiences through play
• Encouraging children's social, emotional and educational development
• Working alongside teachers to provide a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment
• Building strong relationships with children, staff and families

What you'll need

• Experience supporting young children in a UK classroom or nursery setting
• Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday

Why join Protocol Education?

We're here to make finding your next role simple, supportive and stress-free.

When you join Protocol Education, you'll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand what you're looking for
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• A straightforward registration process and local placements
• A referral scheme where you can earn rewards for recommending friends

Whether you're looking for your next opportunity now or planning your move for September, we'll help you find a school where you can make a real difference from day one.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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