EYFS Teaching Assistant - Full Time - September 2026
DL12 Area (Barnard Castle) - £462 per week
Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work within a welcoming primary school in the Barnard Castle DL12 area.
This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday during school hours. The successful candidate will provide general classroom support within an EYFS class, working closely with the class teacher to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.
The role will commence in September 2026 and is ongoing, with the potential to become long-term depending on the needs of the school.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning. Previous experience supporting pupils within EYFS is desirable.
The Role
- Working as part of a supportive and enthusiastic teaching team, the desired Teaching Assistant will provide high-quality support within an EYFS classroom and support pupils' early learning and development.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils during whole-class learning activities.
- Working with small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress.
- Providing targeted support to individual pupils where required.
- Assisting the class teacher with the preparation of resources and classroom activities.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
- Supporting pupils in developing key literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills.
- Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships with both pupils and staff.
The School
This friendly and inclusive primary school is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS team.
The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing a high-quality education and fostering a supportive environment where all pupils can thrive. The school has a strong community ethos and prides itself on supporting both staff and pupils to achieve their full potential.
Requirements
- Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
- Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school setting.
- Have experience supporting pupils within EYFS, particularly Nursery or Reception.
- Be confident supporting small-group and whole-class learning activities.
- Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed and supportive school team.
- Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrate a positive and flexible approach to supporting children's learning.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Up
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