Nursery Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 19,630 - 22,923; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE or umbrella pay

Holiday Pay

Safeguarding training and CPD

Job summary

Aspire People are assisting a lovely Nursery School in Walsall to appoint a Nursery Teaching Assistant. The role is term time only, Monday to Friday, temp-to-perm.

You will supervise 2–4 year olds, support their learning and play, and work with a multi-disciplinary team to meet individual needs. DBS update is required, with references from your previous employer, and paediatric first aid training preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or higher childcare/early years qualification
• DBS update service or willing to process a new one
• Paediatric First Aid or willing to undergo 2-day training
• Provide two references, one from most recent employer

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting children aged 2–4 years.
• Encouraging learning goals and child engagement.
• Plan and run learning and play activities aligned to EYFS.
• Observe and assess development under EYFS guidelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and carers for individual needs.
• Liaise with speech and language and inclusion support teams.
• Act as Key Person for a small group of children and families.
• Support health, safety and cleanliness in the nursery.

Skills

Childcare

EYFS

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 childcare or higher

DBS check (update service)

Paediatric First Aid training

Two references (from most recent employer)

Job description

Pay - 14.25 - 16.64 per hour.

Location - Walsall

Hours - 8.15-16.15

Position - Nursery Teaching Assistant

Position Type - Temp to perm

Are you looking for your next role in Early Years?

Aspire People are assisting a lovely Nursery School in Walsall who are looking to appoint hardworking, dedicated and caring Nursery Teaching Assistant to work in their Nursery class. The role is term time only, Monday-Friday.

Your role will include:

• Supervising and supporting children aged 2-4 year olds.
• Keeping children motivated and working towards their Early Years learning goals.
• Planning and implementing children's learning and play activities.
• Observing and assessing children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers to meet the individual needs of the children.
• Liaise within a multi-disciplinary team, i.e. speech and language and inclusion support.
• Key Person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.

Requirements Needed:

• Level 2 or above qualifications in childcare or early years
• DBS on the update service or willing to have a new one processed
• Paediatric First Aid or willing to undergo 2-day training course
• Comfortable with nappies if requiredAble to provide 2 references one being from most recent employer

Benefits of working with Aspire People:

• Weekly pay
• PAYE or umbrella pay available
• Holiday Pay
• Free Safeguarding training and CPD training

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.