Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Early Development

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant

Recruitment process support

EYFS and primary opportunities

Potential for permanent opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People are working with a primary school in the Harpurhey / Blackley area of North Manchester who are looking for a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children within their Early Years provision.

The role requires an EYFS practitioner with strong communication and a nurturing approach, to deliver play-based learning, support language and numeracy, and collaborate with staff across the EYFS team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Recent experience in EYFS or Nursery setting.
• Good knowledge of child development.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Confident leading activities with young children.
• Nurturing, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid.
• Able to commit to a full-time school-based role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children across the EYFS environment.
• Delivering engaging play-based learning activities.
• Supporting early communication, language and phonics.
• Helping develop early numeracy and problem-solving skills.
• Leading activities with small groups of children.
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Encouraging independence and positive relationships.
• Observing children's development and feeding back to teaching staff.
• Supporting individual learning and development needs.
• Helping maintain an organised and stimulating classroom.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

EYFS support

Play-based learning

Phonics support

Communication skills

Observation and feedback

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Early Development
North Manchester Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Aspire People

Aspire People are working with a primary school in the Harpurhey / Blackley area of North Manchester who are looking for a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children within their Early Years provision.

This role would suit an experienced EYFS practitioner who understands the importance of creating strong foundations in communication, social development and early learning.

The Role:

• Supporting children across the EYFS environment
• Delivering engaging play-based learning activities
• Supporting early communication, language and phonics
• Helping develop early numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Leading activities with small groups of children
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development
• Encouraging independence and positive relationships
• Observing children's development and feeding back to teaching staff
• Supporting individual learning and development needs
• Helping maintain an organised and stimulating classroom
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff

The Ideal Candidate:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Recent experience working within an EYFS or Nursery setting
• Good knowledge of child development
• Understanding of the EYFS framework
• Confident leading activities with young children
• Nurturing, patient and consistent approach
• Strong communication skills
• Valid Paediatric First Aid
• Able to commit to a full-time school-based role

The Working Pattern:

The role is 37.5 hours per week and includes an early 8:00am start as part of the school's breakfast-club provision.

Some days involve a later finish, with an earlier finish on Friday.

The Opportunity:

The school is looking for someone who can become a consistent member of the EYFS team and make a positive contribution to children's early development.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview quickly, so availability at short notice would be beneficial.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Long-term opportunity
• Competitive daily rates
• Dedicated consultant
• Support throughout the recruitment process
• Access to further EYFS and primary opportunities
• Potential for future permanent opportunities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.