EYFS Teaching Assistant Expiring soon

Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Preston
Type: Full-Time
Start Date: September

Are you enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and shaping the foundation of children's educational journeys? Do you have a passion for early years education and a desire to support young learners? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team in Preston. This full-time position, starting in September, offers a wonderful chance to be a part of a dynamic early years setting, helping children develop and grow during these crucial early stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities
• Providing individual and group support to children
• Encouraging social, emotional, and educational development
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
• Monitoring and documenting children’s progress and milestones
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support each child's development

Requirements:

• Experience working with young children in an educational setting is highly desirable
• A genuine passion for early years education and child development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, creativity, and a nurturing attitude
• Relevant qualifications or training in early years education (desirable but not essential)

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.
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