EYFS Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Stafford is seeking a part-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing early years team on a long-term cover basis. Start date ASAP; you will support a mixed Nursery and Reception class with half-day sessions, helping the teacher deliver engaging lessons.

You will build trusting relationships with staff and pupils, run small group interventions, adapt activities, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting an EYFS class in a primary setting.
• Ability to adapt activities and resources to meet diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication with staff, parents and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the class teacher.
• Collaborate to plan and adapt lessons for all children.
• Support pupils with individualised plans and interventions.
• Liaise with staff, parents and external professionals as needed.
• Deliver small group interventions such as guided reading or phonics.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

EYFS experience

Classroom support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Stafford - Long term Cover Role - Start Date: Required as soon as possible.

We are currently recruiting for a part-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a lovely, expanding school in a small neighbourhood on the outskirts of Stafford. You will be required to support an EYFS class on a part-time basis supporting with half days, you will be supporting a mixed Nursery and Reception class.

Your duties include providing ongoing support to the class teacher on a daily basis, assisting the teacher in delivering stimulating and enriching lessons in an environment where every child feels fulfilled. You must be confident in building trusting and valuable relationships with both staff and pupils.

The role includes:

• Providing support to children & staff on a daily basis in all aspects of school life.
• To collaborate and work alongside the class teacher to create plans on how to adapt and suit the needs of all children in the classroom.
• Supporting those children in the classroom whom may require more individualised support; liaising with the teacher to create a tailored plan in which how you will support the pupil.
• Comfortable communicating with staff, parents and external professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can support a whole class within the EYFS age range.
• Confidently able to implement learning activities, adapt resources and provide valuable support to every child during lesson time.
• May be required to run small group interventions such as guided reading, phonics etc.
• Able to foster and maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Fully registered to work for Academics.
• Holds or willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Willing to commute to Stafford daily.

Pay £93 - £100 a day, holiday pay is included in the day rate.

Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.