Reception Year Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a caring and committed Reception Year Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated Early Years team in Plymouth. This rewarding role involves supporting children at a crucial stage in their development, helping to create an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with young children and a relevant childcare qualification. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's early learning journeys, fostering their growth and development in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

£100 Amazon voucher referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, ideally in an EYFS or Reception setting.
• A relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable).

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver the EYFS curriculum.
• Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities.
• Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to their learning profiles.

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Understanding of child development

Nurturing attitude

Education

Childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

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Reception Year Teaching Assistant, Plymouth

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Client:

Step Teachers

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

This school is seeking a caring and committed Reception Year Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated Early Years team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children at a vital stage in their development and play a key role in their early learning journey. Beginning June 2025.

Duties as a Reception Year Teaching Assistant:

Work alongside the class teacher to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

Support children’s learning and development through play, interaction, and structured activities.

Help to create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

Assist with setting up activities, preparing resources, and maintaining a safe and tidy learning space.

Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to their learning profiles.

Support children with personal care routines when required.

Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Ideal Reception Year Teaching Assistant:

Experience working with young children, ideally in an EYFS or Reception setting.

A relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable).

A patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for early childhood education.

Good communication and teamwork skills as a Reception Year Teaching Assistant.

An understanding of child development and safeguarding best practices.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment &; Employment Confedera t ion) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations .

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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