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About the role: Early Years Teaching Assistant: As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping children develop social skills, confidence, and a love for learning during one of the most important stages of their lives. Your primary responsibility will be to support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as they embark on their first steps in formal education. You will work closely with the class teacher to ensure that each child has a positive, enriching experience in the classroom.

You’ll assist with activities that promote the development of essential skills such as communication, motor skills, and early numeracy and literacy. Your day-to-day tasks will be varied, from preparing engaging learning materials and resources to encouraging children’s personal, social, and emotional development. You’ll have the chance to make a real difference in their early experiences, ensuring that every child feels supported and valued.

About the school: Located in Edmonton, this friendly, community-focused primary school is renowned for its nurturing and inclusive environment. With strong leadership and a clear commitment to providing high-quality education for all, the school is a place where both staff and students thrive. It boasts fantastic facilities, including spacious classrooms and well-equipped outdoor learning areas, perfect for the hands-on, exploratory play that is key to early years education.

The school promotes a child-centred approach to learning, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence in every student. With a diverse student body, the school is a vibrant place to work, where respect, understanding, and inclusion are at the heart of everything they do.

Application Requirements:

• Passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic, with a positive and proactive approach to supporting young learners.
• Experienced in an early years setting, with a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum (preferred but not essential).
• A team player, who can work closely with teachers, parents, and other staff to create a positive learning environment.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with an up-to-date DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Helping children develop social, communication, and motor skills.
• Encouraging children’s personal, social, and emotional development through creative play.
• Assisting with preparing the learning environment, including setting up activities and resources.
• Supervising children during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive daily rates of £85-£100.
• Long-term, full-time position offering stability and growth opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in early years education.
• Supportive and friendly team, with strong leadership and a welcoming community.
• Great location in Edmonton, with excellent transport links and local amenities.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance