Early Years Teaching Assistant in Wellesbourne

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity?

A welcoming and supportive Primary School in Warwick is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time from October on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background in Early Years who is looking for a consistent role supporting children

The school is seeking a caring and reliable individual who genuinely enjoys working with young children. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of Early Years development, be patient and encouraging, and be able to build positive relationships with pupils while creating a calm and enjoyable learning environment

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the Early Years teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to children based on their individual needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils develop their learning and confidence.
• Assist with phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and other classroom activities.
• Encourage children to develop their independence, communication, and social skills.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Support children at different stages of their development and adapt activities where necessary.
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor children’s progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Assist with classroom preparation, resources, and general organisation

To be successful in this Early Years Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years or school setting.
• A relevant qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education, or Teaching Assistance.
• A good understanding of the EYFS and how it supports children’s early development.
• Experience working with children individually or in small groups.
• An understanding of early phonics, communication, literacy, and numeracy.
• A patient, caring, and supportive nature when working with young children.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with teachers and other school staff.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and support them in a calm and encouraging way.
• Someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, and happy to get involved in all aspects of classroom life.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of keeping children safe and well.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.

Working as an Early Years Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £92.59 - £100, based on previous experience.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.
• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This Early Years Teaching Assistant role is based in Warwick and is within easy commuting distance of nearby areas including Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry and Royal Leamington Spa.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.