EYFS Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established agency in the South West is seeking passionate EYFS Teaching Assistants to enrich the educational experience of young pupils with complex needs. The successful applicants will work in a supportive environment rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Ideal candidates should possess nurturing qualities, creativity, and a robust understanding of early years education.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Interview preparation, advice, and support

Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations

Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay and holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in setting up classroom activities.
• Enthusiastic, caring, and patient.
• Knowledgeable in encouraging children's self-respect and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Teacher on a day-to-day basis.
• Setup and manage classroom activities.
• Encourage EYFS pupils' respect and cooperation.

Skills

Nurturing

Creativity

Organisational skills

Understanding of supporting the Teacher

Inspiring attitude

Education

Experience with EYFS pupils

Job description

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At Long-Term Teachers, we're on the hunt for passionate, dynamic, and lively individuals eager to embark on exciting teaching opportunities across the beautiful South West region.

If you have a background in supporting children in their EYFS or have experience in working with young children, and you're ready to make a meaningful impact on a pupil with complex needs, we want to hear from you!

The Role

We are currently looking for experienced EYFS Teaching Assistants who want to expand their knowledge and background.

This specific role is for the rest of the academic year with a supportive and creative school rated “GOOD” by Ofsted in their most recent inspection.

Requirements

Candidates should possess the following character attributes:

• Nurturing
• Understanding of supporting the Teacher on a day-to-day basis
• Experience in setting up classroom activities
• Kindness
• Creativity
• Organisational skills in daily activities
• Inspiring attitude
• Qualified and confident

Applicants wishing to work with EYFS pupils should be enthusiastic, caring, patient, and bring a vibrant approach to the classroom. It is essential that candidates are knowledgeable in working with EYFS pupils and can encourage children to have respect for themselves and others, resilience to life's challenges, high self-esteem, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

LTT was founded to create a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We emphasize delivering exceptional support where you will be supported, listened to, and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience, skill set, and what your ideal role looks like. You will receive regular updates on your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, and additional information about roles of interest.

We are proud members of the REC and uphold the highest standards of compliance. Working with us means you will receive the best support and guidance through the clearance process from your dedicated in-house compliance team.

In addition, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice, and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay