Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant Nursery School in Wakefield is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a chance to work in a dynamic school environment. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, providing individual support to pupils, and ensuring a positive learning atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in education and a genuine passion for fostering learning in young children. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive daily rates

Refer a Friend Scheme

Exclusive vacancies

Online time sheets

Dedicated consultant

Guaranteed pay schemes

Affinity Extra benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years education.
• Experience in an educational setting is essential.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide support to students in small groups.
• Ensure children's well-being and safety.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Pay Scale: £90 - £100 per day

Start Date: January 2025

Location: Wakefield WF2

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Career Teachers is working with a vibrant and inclusive Nursery School in Wakefield, seeking enthusiastic Level 3 Qualified Early Years Teaching Assistants to join their team on a part-time, flexible basis.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant, you'll work across various year groups to support pupils in their learning, social development, and classroom engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic school environment while enjoying the flexibility of casual work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support children with additional needs where required
• Contribute to the overall well-being and safety of pupils

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting
• A Level 3 qualification is essential
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate is desirable
• A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning

Why Join Us?

• Work with a welcoming and supportive school team
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive daily rates through Career Teachers
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £125
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive weekly pay
• Assignments paid to a scale after 12 weeks (AWR)
• Online time sheets
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Guaranteed pay schemes
• Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a health & well-being portal.

*These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

All roles will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS), although we can help with this process a new application is required if your current DBS is not on the update service, and reference checks.

If the above role is just what you're looking for, then please send across your CV by clicking the apply button. If not, check out our website for a range of opportunities that might excite you!

Career Teachers are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Career Teachers operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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