EYFS Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Sunderland is seeking EYFS Teaching Assistants to support learning across a Primary School. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils, including those with SEN such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD, delivering targeted interventions and building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

This full-time role runs until December 2026, with daily pay between 88 and 110 and hours from 08:30 to 15:30.

Qualifications

• EYFS Level 3 qualification or higher required.
• Experience working with children in UK schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK and provide two professional references; enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, including those with SEN.
• Deliver intervention sessions to boost understanding and progress.
• Adapt to different learning needs and styles alongside teachers.
• Provide support across the school at break and lunch times.

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

SEN support

Education

EYFS Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistants (minimum level 3 qualified) to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across Sunderland on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• The role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Sunderland.
• There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School in EYFS
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay - Between 88-110 per day
• Hours - 08.30-15:30
• Contract - Full-time until December 2026. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date - ASAP
• Location - Sunderland

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• EYFS Level 3 Qualification or Higher
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.