EYFS Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Ware is seeking a passionate Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant for a temporary position until Christmas. The successful candidate will support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and provide one-on-one support to young learners. Relevant qualifications and a DBS on the update service are essential for this role, which offers competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• DBS on the update service is a must.
• Relevant EYFS qualifications required.
• Experience in an early years setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Help with classroom management and preperation of resources.
• Provide academic and emotional support to children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Friendly and patient nature

Classroom management

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant

Location : Primary School, Ware

Position : Temporary (until Christmas)

Start Date : Immediate

Salary : Competitive, based on experience

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and welcoming primary school in Ware. This is a temporary position, with the role running until Christmas, and will provide invaluable experience in supporting the development of young learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons for EYFS children.
• Assisting with classroom management and creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Helping with the preparation of learning resources and activities.
• Providing one-on-one support to children, both academically and emotionally.
• Assisting with assessments and tracking the progress of students.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting children with their social and emotional development.

Essential Requirements

• DBS on the update service (this is a must).
• Relevant EYFS qualifications (Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent).
• Recent employment references.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).
• Experience working with children, ideally in an early years setting.
• A friendly, patient, and caring nature with a passion for working wit...