Early Year Teaching Assistant

Job Title : Early Year Teaching Assistant

Location : Southport

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum?

Randstad Education is collaborating with a welcoming primary school in Southport seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to make a positive impact. Become part of a supportive school community where your enthusiasm and skills can truly contribute. This role involves working in the Reception class and supporting pupils with special needs, including global delay and speech/language difficulties. This fulfilling position offers the potential for a permanent role for the ideal candidate.

Benefits:

• Training
• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates £90 - £100 per day.
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

Responsibilities:

• Supporting children to learn both inside and outside the classroom.
• Supporting teachers to set up exciting and innovative lessons.
• Creating inviting activities for the children in your care
• Teaching basic life skills to the children and supporting development
• You will communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and carers where required
• You must adapt your support depending on the needs of the children

Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant experience is desirable but not essential
• EAL experience is highly desirable
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to get one)
• At least 6 months experience working with children (must be able to reference your recent work with 2 professional references)
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available for this role)
• A true passion to work with children
• Able to display sensitivity and patience
• CACHE L2/L3 or direct nursery experience preferred
• We welcome applicants who have also worked in other childcare settings such as youth workers / brownie or scout leaders etc

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