EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Academics are currently looking for experienced EYFS Teaching Assistants for day-to-day and short/long term opportunities within our partnership nurseries and primary schools. Working across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire can be diversified, meaning that we work with an assortment of primary schools and that we do have different requirements to suit.\n\nWe are proud to say that here at Academics we have had a strong record of placing many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent work following a successful period of long term supply within our nurseries and primary schools.\n\nResponsibilities of a Teaching Assistant: \n\nWork alongside teachers and fellow practitioners to deliver fun EYFS appropriate sessions and activities.\nManaging challenging behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning. \nTo encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social interaction.\nWorking with learners either 1-2-1 or in small groups.

\nCommitted to support both the teacher and the students to succeed.For this role, applicants who apply must have:\n\nPrevious experience of working with children in a nursery or primary school setting (in the UK).\nA minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).\nStrong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.\nConfident communication skills and to be a excellent motivator in the room (1-2-1 or small group support).\nStrong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners.\nA good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).\nPaediatric First Aid (or to be willing to work towards).\nA current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available. \n\nWe are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.\n\nIf you do have experience as an EYFS Learning Support Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant, or Teaching Assistant in a nursery or primary school setting and are now looking for a new role, please click 'APPLY NOW' below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.\n\nWe look forward to hearing from you

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Job Overview

ID:

2444121

Date Posted:

Posted 5 hours ago

Expiration Date:

04/07/2026

Location:

Stoke-On-Trent

Salary:

Competitive

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