EYFS Teaching Assistant — Nurture Early Learners Through Play

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wales; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated support from an Education (s

Free CPD courses and professional dev.

Safeguarding and compliance training

£50 referral bonus

Ongoing support throughout placement

Experience across Vale of Glamorgan

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is actively seeking a nurturing Teaching Assistant to support EYFS in a primary school in Vale of Glamorgan. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm with daily pay of £92.63–£95.

You will help children develop early literacy, social skills, and confidence in a warm, inclusive classroom. Experience in schools or childcare, EWC registration or willingness to apply, and a current Enhanced DBS (Update Service) are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children in school, nursery or childcare settings.
• Registration with the EWC or willingness to apply.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Able to work as part of a team and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS children through play-based and adult-led activities.
• Assist development of early communication and literacy skills including phonics.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help prepare engaging learning environments and classroom resources.
• Promote curiosity, creativity and a love of learning through hands-on activities.
• Observe children's progress and share feedback with the class teacher.
• Support children during indoor and outdoor learning opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to pupils' wellbeing.

Skills

Play-based learning

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Observational skills

Education

EWC registration

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is actively seeking a nurturing Teaching Assistant to support EYFS in a primary school in Vale of Glamorgan. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm with daily pay of £92.63–£95.

You will help children develop early literacy, social skills, and confidence in a warm, inclusive classroom. Experience in schools or childcare, EWC registration or willingness to apply, and a current Enhanced DBS (Update Service) are required.