EYFS Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Pension contributions

Free training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants to support nurseries and primary schools around the Dudley area on a flexible basis. You will help children aged 0-5 grow through play-based learning and EYFS-aligned activities.

Roles offer flexible days with full-time hours and weekly PAYE pay. We provide training, pension contributions when eligible, and ongoing consultant support to help your professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in nursery settings.
• Childcare or EYFS qualifications preferred.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate desirable.
• Willing to commit to full-time hours.
• Ability to obtain two references from recent roles.
• DBS checked or eligible for DBS update service.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0-5 in early years activities.
• Assist with play-based learning aligned to EYFS.
• Support daily routines and maintain a safe environment.
• Collaborate with nursery and school staff.

Skills

Nursery support

Childcare experience

Team collaboration

Education

Early Years qualifications

Job description

Vision for Education is excited to offer some fantastic opportunities for dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistants to work across Nurseries and primary schools in and around the Dudley area on a flecible basis. If you're passionate about supporting young learners in their first steps of education, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• You'll work in supportive nursery/ reception settings, helping children aged 0-5 grow and develop through their early years.
• Working hours vary between 08:00AM to 17:30 PM, with flexible days to suit your availability, starting from as soon as possible.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver engaging, play-based learning aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Support daily routines and activities in a safe, welcoming space in several locations around the area.

Requirements for the right person

• Be a confident and positive influence on a working environment.
• Must have previous experience working with in a nursery setting, either private setting or as part of a school setting.
• Any applicants for this role will ideally have childcare or Early Years qualifications
• Completed Paediatric First Aid Certificate is desireable.
• Be willing to commit to full time hours.
• Be able to gain two references from most recent and relevant roles.
• Be able to obtain a DBS registered to the update service.

What Vision for Education offer

• As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.