EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Primary School, BS34 Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract Type: Full-time About the Role: We are working with a fantastic primary school in the BS34 area, who are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Full-Time EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years Foundation Stage team. This role offers a great opportunity to work within a vibrant and supportive school environment, helping to nurture and develop young minds. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the class teacher to deliver engaging, creative, and child-centered learning for children in their early years. You will be instrumental in creating a positive and stimulating classroom atmosphere, ensuring that every child receives the attention and support they need to thrive. Key Responsibilities: – Work alongside the class teacher to plan and deliver stimulating EYFS lessons. – Support children’s learning, providing both group and one-to-one assistance. – Encourage the development of social, emotional, and academic skills in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. – Assist with classroom management and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. – Monitor children’s progress and provide feedback to the class teacher. – Assist with daily routines, including outdoor play and lunchtime duties. – Support children with additional learning needs, as required. – Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a calm and respectful classroom atmosphere. Essential Criteria: – Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within an EYFS setting. – A good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development. – Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents. – A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young learners. – Good team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues. – Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one). Why Work With Us: – Supportive environment: Join a dedicated, friendly team in a school that values professional development and well-being. – Competitive salary: Based on your experience and qualifications. – Professional development: Access to training and career advancement opportunities. – Long-term opportunity: This role is full-time with potential for a permanent contract, offering stability and a chance to build your career in education. In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38, plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service. 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