EYFS 1:1 High-Needs Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an EYFS 1:1 Support worker for Newton Aycliffe. The role focuses on enabling a child to access learning, develop communication and social skills, and feel safe and included within the setting.

You will work closely with the EYFS team and other professionals to support the child’s individual needs and development, in a full-time capacity from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children within EYFS or early years settings.
• Experience supporting children with additional or high needs is desirable.
• A patient, nurturing and understanding approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Reliable, proactive and passionate about supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child to access learning.
• Support child's development and communication/social skills.
• Collaborate with EYFS team and other professionals.

Skills

EYFS experience

High needs experience

Patience and empathy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Reliability and proactivity

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking an EYFS 1:1 Support worker for Newton Aycliffe. The role focuses on enabling a child to access learning, develop communication and social skills, and feel safe and included within the setting.

You will work closely with the EYFS team and other professionals to support the child’s individual needs and development, in a full-time capacity from Monday to Friday.