EYFS Teaching Assistant

Humly North East; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse for a school in Ferryhill. The role involves supporting children in their nursery provision and classroom management. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a primary school setting, with a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum. This position offers flexible working hours and the potential for a permanent role in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Flexible, consistent, and rewarding long-term placements

Competitive pay rates and weekly pay

Dedicated support from our friendly, experienced team

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification for supporting children within EYFS.
• Proven experience of supporting within a primary school setting.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children within the classroom, including working with small groups independently.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and positive learning environment.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all pupils.

Skills

Excellent behaviour management skills with a calm empathetic approach

Strong understanding of the EYFS Curriculum

Proven experience of supporting within a primary school setting

Education

Recognised qualification for supporting children within EYFS

Job description

Job Overview

Job role: EYFS Teaching Assistant / Nursery Nurse
Salary: £13.68 per hour
Job Type: Flexible: Full-Time, Part-Time, Short-Term or Long-Term
Potential: Temporary roles with strong potential to become permanent

The Role

Our client school in the Ferryhill area is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant / Nursery Nurse to work in their Nursery provision. This is a great school with a fantastic and supportive headteacher, and for the right person, this could become permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children within the classroom, including working with small groups independently
• Assessment: Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils
• Classroom Management: Create a safe, stimulating, and positive learning environment where all children feel valued and encouraged to succeed
• Safeguarding: Uphold the school's robust safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all pupils
• Collaboration: Work effectively within a team, share best practices, and communicate effectively with parents and carers

Requirements

• A recognised qualification for supporting children within EYFS
• Proven experience of supporting within a primary school setting
• A strong understanding of the EYFS Curriculum
• Excellent behaviour management skills with a calm empathetic approach
• Commitment to continuous professional development and contributing to school life

Why Work with Humly?

• Flexible, consistent, and rewarding long-term placements
• Competitive pay rates and weekly pay
• Dedicated support from our friendly, experienced team
• Opportunity to build experience across a variety of schools and settings

In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups' regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service ("the DBS") and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).