Teaching Assistant. Job in Widnes Education & Training Jobs

Randstad Education; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Halton. This role involves supporting pupils according to the EYFS curriculum and offers professional development opportunities. Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive team, and the chance to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with 24-hour on-call service

Competitive weekly pay rates

Commitment to professional development through free training

'Recommend a friend' bonus

Opportunities for recognition

Qualifications

• Reflective about own development and that of children.
• Flexible and adaptable to learners' needs.
• Able to promote effective progress.

Responsibilities

• Support new intake of pupils in line with EYFS curriculum.
• Track and record progress of all pupils according to EYFS framework.
• Work alongside experienced staff for professional growth.

Skills

Knowledge of working with children in an early years setting

Behaviour management skills

Work ethic

Positive attitude towards learning

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for supporting the new intake of pupils in line with the current EYFS curriculum, as well as tracking and recording the progress of all pupils according to the EYFS framework. You will benefit from working alongside experienced staff to ensure your professional growth as an Early Years Teaching Assistant in a Primary School.

ROLE

We are currently seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to work within a reputable Primary School reception class in Halton. This is a fantastic opportunity to start in September as part of a committed team.

BENEFITS

Our staff are known for their excellence in Merseyside and Cheshire. Benefits include:

• a dedicated, professional, and friendly consultant with a 24-hour on-call service
• competitive weekly pay rates, fully compliant with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)
• commitment to your professional development through free training, including safeguarding
• 'recommend a friend' bonus of up to 300
• being part of a respected supply team and opportunities for recognition, such as 'Candidate of the Term'

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will be reflective about their own development and that of the children, flexible and adaptable to all learners' needs, and able to put children at the heart of their teaching to promote effective progress.

Essential qualities include:

• strong knowledge of working with children in an early years setting
• excellent behaviour management skills
• a strong work ethic and professional attitude
• a positive attitude towards learning

ABOUT US

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. We have nearly twenty years of experience in placing teachers and support staff in schools, colleges, and nurseries. Working with over 2,500 schools weekly, we support over 135,000 children daily. Our Liverpool branch is one of the oldest and busiest, with a dedicated team supporting primary, secondary, SEN, and support roles such as technicians, administration, and finance.

WHAT NEXT?

We support a diverse range of schools across Merseyside. Even if this role or location isn't suitable, we are interested in your experience for other opportunities, whether temporary or permanent, full or part-time. All candidates will undergo child protection and eligibility checks. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview, with the possibility to start after half-term.

For more details, please contact Craig Rogers, your specialist consultant, via email or telephone at the Liverpool branch of Randstad Education.