Join Our Team: Nursery/Reception Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of education? We have an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant Primary School in the heart of Newport as they expand their nursery to accommodate rising 3-year-olds. This full-time (part-time also available) role is ideal for a patient, proactive, and nurturing individual who is dedicated to helping young learners thrive.
About the Role
As a Nursery/Reception Teaching Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:
- Offering tailored support to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Assisting in delivering an engaging and inclusive curriculum that builds confidence, resilience, and essential social skills.
- Collaborating with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalized learning plans for children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
- Helping create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Assisting with the development of numeracy and language skills through daily activities.
- Promoting positive behavior, emotional regulation, and well-being through structured interventions.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and parents, providing both social and emotional support.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for supporting children in their earliest years of learning.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and positivity, with the ability to develop strong, trusting relationships with young children.
- Is a team player who can take initiative and work collaboratively to meet the needs of children.
- Experience in early childhood education or working with children is highly valued, but not essential.
What We Offer
- A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and expertise.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young children during their formative years.
- A vibrant, inclusive school community in Newport where every child’s unique potential is celebrated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
If you're ready to help young learners flourish in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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