What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our Baby Room!
This is an exciting role working in our 0-2 provision, also known as the 'Penguins' key group. We offer a nurturing start for our children, with a child-led ethos that puts individual needs at the heart of what we do. Our days in the 0-2 provision flow with the needs of the children with sleeping and eating, carefully built around experiences that are tailored to support each child's learning and development.
If you are someone who is passionate about child-led routines, learning, and promoting the highest standards of nurture for our youngest children, we would like to hear from you.
We particularly welcome applications from those with experience working with babies or in early years settings, as well as primary school reception teaching assistants seeking to develop their career working with younger children.
Key Duties:
- Support pupils one‑to‑one or in small groups, helping them learn, grow and feel confident.
- Lead engaging group activities that spark curiosity and build early learning skills.
- Encourage independence, positive behaviour and resilience in every child.
- Build warm, supportive relationships with pupils and their families.
- Keep learning records up to date and contribute to assessing children’s progress.
- Create an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Support children’s social and emotional development, including behaviour regulation.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the setting throughout the year.
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
- Appropriate experience working with children in an educational / nursery setting.
- An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs and knowledge of inclusive practice.
What the school offers its staff
- A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other. Our approach is not always conventional but has the impact our children need- and deserve.
- Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
- A school with exciting and attractive learning environments and where no two days are the same.
- A school who puts nurture for staff and children at the forefront.
- A place where children’s dreams come true.
- A forward-thinking school who will be committed to your own professional development and provide you with many opportunities to advance in your Early Years career.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Baby Room Advanced Teaching Assistant in Scarborough employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both employees and the individuals they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, team leaders are encouraged to grow their skills in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Located in Leicester, the company provides a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
