EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant LS4

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

Holiday pay included

Full assistance

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant to support a primary classroom in Leeds (LS4). This part-time role offers a competitive daily rate and long-term opportunities, with flexibility for potential transition to full-time.

The successful candidate will deliver Little Wandle phonics sessions, conduct EYFS observations, and support children's social, emotional and academic development while liaising closely with teachers, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be confident teaching phonics interventions and small group sessions.
• Experience using the Little Wandle phonics programme.
• Able to conduct and record EYFS observations accurately.
• Experience supporting children within an EYFS setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Nurturing, proactive and child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the EYFS classroom.
• Deliver Little Wandle phonics sessions to individuals and small groups.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt support as required.
• Conduct detailed observations in line with EYFS requirements.
• Contribute to assessments, learning journeys and developmental records.
• Support children's social, emotional and academic development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and wider school staff.
• Part-time role with flexibility for a conversation about hours.

Skills

Phonics interventions

Little Wandle phonics

EYFS observations

Communication

Teamwork

Child-centred approach

Job description

EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant

LS4, Leeds Competitive Daily Rate Part-Time (school open to a conversation about full-time if requested) | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young learners during the crucial early stages of their education?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in LS4. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and can make a positive impact on children's learning and development.

Essential Requirements

Must be confident teaching phonics interventions and small group sessions

Must have experience using the Little Wandle phonics programme

Must be able to conduct and record EYFS observations accurately

Experience supporting children within an EYFS setting

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

A nurturing, proactive and child-centred approach

The Role

• Supporting teaching and learning across the EYFS classroom.
• Delivering Little Wandle phonics sessions to individuals and small groups.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting support where required.
• Conducting detailed observations in line with EYFS requirements.
• Contributing to assessments, learning journeys and developmental records.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and academic development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents and wider school staff.
• This role is part-time; however, there is flexibility for a conversation around this.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be passionate about early years education, knowledgeable in phonics delivery, and confident in observing and assessing children's progress. You will be committed to creating engaging learning experiences that help every child achieve their potential.

Benefits

• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Full assistance provided.

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

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.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.