EYFS Teaching Assistant - Eastbourne Primary School

Engage Education; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £92.56–£95

ASAP start

Free CPD and development

Dedicated consultant

AWR-compliant pay

Referral voucher

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a Reception class in Eastbourne. You’ll support children as they settle into school life, assisting with phonics, early reading, writing and maths activities, and help create a nurturing classroom environment.

The role focuses on play-based and child-led learning, developing confidence and independence while working with a supportive Reception team and a welcoming school.

Qualifications

• Experience with Early Years education and EYFS curriculum.
• Careful and supportive approach to young learners in a primary setting.
• Level 2/3 TA or Childcare qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout the EYFS curriculum.
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups.
• Support play-based and child-led learning.
• Assist with phonics, early reading, writing and maths activities.
• Encourage children’s communication, confidence and independence.
• Support social and emotional development.
• Create engaging learning activities and classroom displays.
• Collaborate with class teacher and EYFS team.

Skills

EYFS experience

Phonics support

Play-based learning

Communication skills

Education

Level 2/3 TA or Childcare

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Reception - Eastbourne - £92.56-£95 Per Day - ASAP Start

EYFS Teaching Assistant Eastbourne £92.56-£95 per day Full-Time Long-Term ASAP Start

Are you passionate about Early Years education and love helping young children take their first exciting steps into school?

Engage Education is currently working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Eastbourne that is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Reception team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school where curiosity, creativity and confidence are at the heart of learning. You'll be working alongside an experienced Reception team to create a fun, engaging and supportive environment where every child feels happy, confident and ready to learn.

What you'll be doing

As part of the Reception team, you'll play an important role in helping children settle into school life and develop their early learning skills.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children throughout the EYFS curriculum
• Working with pupils individually and in small groups
• Supporting play-based and child-led learning
• Helping with phonics, early reading, writing and maths activities
• Encouraging children's communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting children's social and emotional development
• Helping create engaging learning activities and classroom displays
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team
• Creating a safe, positive and nurturing environment for all children

The ideal candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with young children
• Experienced within an Early Years, Nursery or primary school setting
• Patient, caring and naturally nurturing
• Creative and enthusiastic about play-based learning
• Confident supporting children's learning and development
• A strong communicator and team player
• Able to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Level 2/3 TA, Early Years or Childcare qualification desirable

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build your experience within EYFS, we'd love to hear from you.

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary school in Eastbourne with a strong sense of community.

The leadership team places a real emphasis on creating a positive start to school life, with a focus on confidence, independence and developing a love of learning from an early age.

You'll be joining a supportive team who work closely together and are committed to giving every child the best possible start to their education.

Why work with Engage Education?

When you work with Engage, you'll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your role, alongside a range of great benefits:

• £92.56-£95 per day
• ASAP start
• Free CPD and professional development
• Your own dedicated consultant
• AWR-compliant pay
• £50 Amazon voucher when you successfully refer a friend
• Wellbeing support
• Travel discounts
• Exclusive retail offers from our partners

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about Early Years and helping children get the best possible start to their education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid Enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided with this process.

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We look forward to hearing from you!