EYFS Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Hull; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job description

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GBP83 - GBP100 per day

Are you looking for a role to support young learners in their early years? GSL Education is currently seeking a qualified and compassionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to work at a warm and inclusive client school for children with a range of Special Needs and Disabilities in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

About the School:

• The school was rated as Good by Ofsted in 2024.
• The school supports a large number of students with a range of Special Needs and Disabilities.
• They have a comprehensive pastoral framework based on a caring ideology that fosters healthy relationships by promoting high standards and encouraged challenge.
• With an emphasis on communication and cognition, the school's Semi-Formal curriculum is broken down into six sections.
• In Key Stages 3 and 4, their goal is to promote independence and communication through relevant, real-world experiences, with a focus on the transference of skills.
• Throughout the academic year, the school hosts a number of signature events as part of its careers program.
• They pride themselves on delivering tailored education that meets the unique needs of each student, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.

EYFS Teaching Assistant Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and interactive lessons.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to children within Early Years following the EYFS framework.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Assist in the delivery of play-based learning activities.
• Assist in implementing learning activities according to children’s needs.
• Support the development of communication, social, and sensory skills.
• Establish rapport and trusting relationships and communicate effectively with children and their families and carers.

EYFS Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools/EYFS).
• Experience working with young children, ideally within a SEN setting.
• Possess a good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development principles.
• Passionate about children’s learning and knowledgeable about how pupils learn within the EYFS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience or understanding of behaviours linked to additional needs.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of EYFS Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education's official website to apply online.