Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 referral reward

Professional development training

PAYE payment option

Holiday pay

Pension option

Job summary

Hays is recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant for Wirral. You will support an early years child alongside the teacher to help manage routines and learning activities.

You may assist small groups or 1-to-1 support, adapting to a positive, engaging learning environment. A TA qualification or transferable experience is preferred; flexibility with term-time, part-time and full-time hours is expected.

Qualifications

• To thrive in this role, you should have a Teaching Assistant Qualification or relevant transferable experience (care or similar).
• You should be proactive, supportive, and able to follow the teacher's directions.
• You will support an individual child or small groups and help with daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Support an early years child alongside the teacher to manage routines and activities.
• Assist small groups and individuals, including 1-to-1 support where needed.
• Help create a positive, engaging learning environment and manage classroom tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Supportive attitude

Group support

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral

Pay: £95 to 100 (Experience Dependent)

Working pattern: Part-Time, Full-Time, Term-Time

Contract: Starting from September onwards

Your new company

Hays is a leading education recruiter offering day-to-day positions as well as full-time positions in the Wirral area with a role for Level 2 Teaching Assistant or transferable experience (care or something similar) looking to start in September. We specialise in supporting children day-to-day, placing you in environments where your skills and care make a real impact. With expert guidance and flexible opportunities, Hays helps you grow while shaping young lives.

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be able to support an early years child by working alongside the teacher to help manage daily routines and learning activities. You may assist small groups of children as well with tasks. But generally, provide support to a child 1 to 1 as well as being able to modify challenging behaviour if needed by creating a positive and engaging learning environment. This is a flexible and rewarding role where your contribution makes a real difference every day.

What you'll need to succeed

To be able to become a Teaching Assistant, you will need to have a Teaching Assistant Qualification or have relevant transferable experience (care or something similar). To thrive in this role, you'll need to have a proactive and supportive attitude. You should be confident working with children with different abilities, helping with group tasks and classroom routines. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to follow the teacher's directions are key. A genuine passion for education and a flexible approach will help you make a positive impact every day. You should be able to support an individual child, helping them day to day and be comfortable in a classroom environment.

What you'll get in return

You'll receive competitive pay and valuable experience in a supportive setting. Plus, you'll be added to the Hays recruitment database, giving you access to future job opportunities across education and beyond - keeping your career moving forward. You'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

• £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague


• Access to free Professional Development Training


• Option to be paid via PAYE


• Holiday Pay


• Option to pay into pension