EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nurture & Grow Early Years

Empowering Learning Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay rate 93–110 GBP

PAYE weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Training & development

Experience in nursery settings

Make a difference in children's lives

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Darlington is seeking an EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant to support young children in private day nurseries. You will plan and deliver play-based activities, observe progress and assist with personal care as needed, including nappy changing, while adhering to the EYFS framework.

We offer a PAYE weekly pay structure, ongoing training, and a dedicated Empowering Learning consultant with opportunities to gain valuable Early Years experience in established nursery

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Early Years/Childcare qualification is essential
• Previous nursery, pre-school or Reception experience
• Good understanding of EYFS framework and child development
• Caring, patient and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong safeguarding and child welfare knowledge
• Comfortable with personal care including nappy changing
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Able to provide professional references for last 2 years of work/education history
• Reliable and able to work in a busy Early Years team

Responsibilities

• Support practitioners and teachers in providing high-quality early years education and care
• Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and play-based activities
• Support children's learning and development needs
• Encourage confidence, independence and social skills
• Observe and record progress in line with EYFS framework
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
• Follow safeguarding, health and nursery policies

Skills

Level 2/3 EYFS qualification

Nursery/Pre-school experience

EYFS framework understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Personal care experience

Excellent communication

DBS Update Service

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd in Darlington is seeking an EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant to support young children in private day nurseries. You will plan and deliver play-based activities, observe progress and assist with personal care as needed, including nappy changing, while adhering to the EYFS framework.

We offer a PAYE weekly pay structure, ongoing training, and a dedicated Empowering Learning consultant with opportunities to gain valuable Early Years experience in established nursery