EYFS Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting for forward-thinking, caring, proactive, and dynamic EYFS practitioners to work in nurseries, supporting children under 5 years old. Be ready to have an innovative approach to childhood development, allowing children to explore their boundaries and perceptions, follow their imagination wherever it may lead, and guide that imagination toward beneficial learning.

The Ideal Teaching Assistant

The correct Teaching Assistant will have experience in the following:

• Planning and observing Early Years children to support and push development and progress
• Realizing child development through observation and assessment
• Experience in the 'Personal Care' aspect of nurturing children (needs will vary from setting to setting, but the skill will be required when called upon)

Desirable Skills:

• Skills appropriate to speech and language therapy or development
• Energetic and vibrant approach to childcare
• Caring and nurturing personality
• Skills in speaking and listening observation
• A happy and fun persona to match the feel of the nursery environment

The Role

We require our assistants to work at various schools that Teaching Personnel collaborates with in York and the surrounding areas. As such, access to transport is preferred, and we require good availability to undertake bookings both with and without notice.

Day-to-day activities will be centered around small groups of children under your responsibility, or as part of a team supporting a larger group of children. As the Nursery Class Assistant, you will engage the children in daily activities that will strengthen progression and monitor progress. Based on your observations, you will plan your next day with a view to pushing their development in line with expectations and abilities. Basic behavior management skills will be required to maintain an effective environment. Using your caring, loving, and passionate approach, you will provide children with a safe and happy place to explore their abilities, feeling included and valued along the way.

You will aim to give the children the best possible start to their learning experience, and you will love to share in their success!

If you feel you match this role, send us your CV and we will contact you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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