Teaching Assistant - Early Years / Nursery

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children in Chesterfield and surrounding areas.

You will work across primary schools and nurseries, helping develop early language, literacy and numeracy through play and targeted group work, with DBS and safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience supporting Nursery/Reception in childcare settings.
• Good understanding of EYFS and learning through play.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Work with small groups and individuals to develop early communication, language, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and practical activities.
• Support children's social, emotional and physical development.
• Assist with daily routines, observations and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and nursery practitioners to provide high-quality EYFS provision.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2/Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant - Chesterfield

Flexible Supply | Long-Term Opportunities | Permanent Positions

Location: Chesterfield and surrounding areas

Contract: Flexible, Part-Time, Full-Time, Long-Term and Permanent

Are you a qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young children during their first stages of learning?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking enthusiastic, nurturing and experienced EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools and nursery settings in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for flexible supply work to fit around your existing commitments, a longer-term placement or your next permanent opportunity, we can help you find a role that suits your availability and career aspirations.

The Role

• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Working with small groups and individual children to develop early communication, language, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Encouraging learning through play, exploration and practical activities.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and physical development.
• Assisting with daily routines, observations and classroom activities.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and nursery practitioners to provide high-quality early years provision.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, with qualifications meeting the applicable requirements for inclusion in EYFS staff-to-child ratios where required.
• Previous experience supporting children within Nursery and/or Reception, gained in a mainstream primary school, school nursery or private nursery setting.
• A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and the importance of learning through play.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references