Teaching Assistant

Smile Education Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Supportive school environment

Competitive pay rates

Impact in Early Years education

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant for a 4-week placement in Telford, supporting Nursery and Reception in the Early Years Unit. The role requires confidence to work independently and within a team, following the class teacher's guidance to foster children’s learning and development.

Ideal candidates will have Early Years experience, the ability to engage young learners, and a reliable temperament for full-time placement. SEND experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in Nursery/Reception.
• Comfortable working with play-based learning and early development goals.
• Able to follow teacher direction and support classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Nursery and Reception.
• Assist with play-based learning activities and early development goals.
• Work proactively using your own initiative while following teacher direction.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development.

Skills

Early Years experience

Teamwork

Independent working

SEND experience

Education

Experience in Early Years setting

Job description

Telford - TF10

Start after half term

Full-Time

4-Week Placement

We are currently recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Telford, supporting children across the Early Years Unit, including both Nursery and Reception classes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with Early Years experience who is confident working both independently and as part of a team, following the guidance of the class teacher to support children's learning and development.

The Role:

• Support teaching and learning across Nursery and Reception.
• Assist with play-based learning activities and early development goals.
• Work proactively using your own initiative while following teacher direction.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children with their social, emotional, and educational development.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Confident supporting young children's learning and development.
• Able to work independently and adapt to the needs of the classroom.
• Experience supporting children with SEND would be highly desirable.
• Reliable and available for the full 4-week placement.

What We Offer:

• Full-time hours
• Supportive school environment
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity to make a real impact in Early Years education

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.