EYFS Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to work full time on a long-term temporary basis in a small closed setting. The role involves 1:1 support with students, personal care if needed, and aiding the class teacher with the EYFS curriculum through play and phonics.

This position is ideal for candidates with EYFS and SEN experience who are patient, reliable, and committed to a long-term placement. Level 3 EYFS or TA qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting EYFS pupils with ASD and other needs.
• Creative approach to learning and flexibility to adapt activities to diverse needs.
• Compassionate, patient demeanour with ability to respond to individual needs.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term placement.
• Level 3 EYFS or TA qualification advantageous.
• Personal care experience or willingness to perform.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the EYFS curriculum with learning through play and phonics.
• Providing 1:1 support to students with high needs, including personal care when required.
• Working in the EYFS classroom supporting students with ASD or other needs.
• Ensuring pupils are safe and secure at all times.

Skills

EYFS experience

ASD support

Phonics & play-based learning

Personal care readiness

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification

TA qualification advantageous

Job description

Contract: Full time, long-term temporary

Long Term Futures are seeking a resilient and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant to work on a full time long term temporary basis. The role itself is classroom based in a small closed setting. EYFS qualifications would be advantageous for this. Personal care may be involved due to the nature of the work.

This role is perfect for those with EYFS and SEN experience as the role is a mixture of classroom based and 1:1 support with students within the EYFS setting.

About the Role:

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and SLT your duties will include:

• Supporting the EYFS curriculum with learning through play and phonics
• Providing 1:1 support to students with hight needs as and when required this can include personal care.
• Working in the EYFS classroom supporting students with ASD or going through diagnoses.
• Ensuring the pupils are safe and secure at all times due to the nature of EYFS students

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience supporting EYFS pupils with ASD and other associated needs.
• A creative approach to learning and the flexibility to adapt activities and strategies to meet the diverse needs of children
• A compassionate and patient demeanour, with the ability to understand and respond to the individual needs of each child.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term placement
• Level 3 EYFS qualification or TA qualification is advantageous
• Personal care experience or willingness to perform

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term placements offering stability and development
• Weekly pay via our streamlined digital system
• Free CPD including Behaviour Management and SEMH support training
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.