EYFS / Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Crewe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Crewe to support young children in their early education, including those with SEND needs. This full-time role in a Reception class involves delivering interventions and creating a stimulating learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in Early Years or Key Stage 1 and exhibit enthusiasm and care for children's development. After 12 weeks, candidates may secure a permanent position with no fee.

Benefits

Temp-to-Perm promise

Support and mentoring from an experienced ex-Headteacher

Fair and transparent rates of pay

Free CPD for all

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Early Years is highly desirable.
• Alternatively, strong Key Stage 1 classroom experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of supporting children with SEND needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children in all aspects of their learning and development.
• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions.
• Help to create a nurturing, engaging and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Experience in Early Years

Strong Key Stage 1 classroom experience

Knowledge of supporting children with SEND needs

Enthusiastic and caring

Job description

Location: Crewe

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Temporary to Permanent (via Astro Education)

Hours: Full Time - Term Time

Astro Education are proud to be working with a wonderful school in Crewe who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their Reception team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting young children in the early stages of their education. The role will involve working closely with the class teacher and supporting children in all aspects of their learning and development.

✨ The Role

• Full time in Reception class.
• Supporting children with SEND needs.
• Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions.
• Helping to create a nurturing, engaging and stimulating classroom environment.

✨ The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of working in Early Years is highly desirable.
• Alternatively, strong Key Stage 1 classroom experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of supporting children with SEND needs.
• Enthusiastic, caring and committed to making a difference.

🌍 Why Work with Astro Education?

• Temp-to-Perm promise - after 12 weeks, schools can take you on permanently with no finder's fee.
• Support and mentoring from an experienced ex-Headteacher (me!).
• Fair, transparent rates of pay.
• Opportunities across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and SEN schools.

About Astro Education

At Astro Education, the primary mission is to promote ethical working practices and facilitate connections between schools and educators on mutual terms. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and transparent environment where both schools and educators can thrive and succeed.

Other benefits include:

• Hassle free registration process.
• Set your preferences on location, year group, work patterns and more.
• Completely transparent.
• Free CPD for all.
• Temp-to-perm option - Like the school you're working at? Astro Education makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract.