Job description
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: £83 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is currently looking to appoint a qualified EYFS Teaching Assistant for a Client Primary School located in York, North Yorkshire, starting in January 2025.
EYFS Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools/EYFS).
- Prior experience working within an Early Years or Nursery setting.
- Knowledge and experience of record keeping and tracking progress of children.
- Passionate about children’s learning and has knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn within the EYFS.
- Experience or understanding of behaviours linked to additional needs.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.
EYFS Teaching Assistant Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide support to children within Early Years following the EYFS framework.
- Assist in the delivery of play-based learning activities, which contribute to the overall learning and development of children.
- Support children on 1:1 and small group basis.
- Help develop social, emotional, and physical skills through play-based learning and exploration.
- Establish rapport and trusting relationship and communicate effectively with children and their families and carers.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position of EYFS Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.