Teaching Assistant
Job description
Position: Early Years Practitioner
Location: York
Start Date: After October Half Term
Are you experienced in childcare, playgroups, or primary schools? Teaching Personnel is seeking Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join us in nurseries across York, where there is a growing demand for staff on both a permanent and short-term basis. While qualifications are preferred, any relevant childcare experience is welcome.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children under 5 years old, encouraging exploration and development.
- Plan and observe children’s progress, using IT tools (e.g., Tapestry) to document achievements.
- Provide personal care as needed and manage small groups effectively.
- Engage with children in daily activities that promote learning and inclusion.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant childcare experience is preferred, but not essential.
- Experience with SEN is desirable, given the increased needs post-lockdown.
- Strong communication, observation, and planning skills.
- A caring, energetic, and nurturing personality.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible work opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Access to various nurseries and early years settings in York and surrounding areas.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s development.
If you're passionate about shaping the future of young learners, send us your CV or register your details through our website.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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