Early Years Teaching Assistant

Description

Are you an Early Years specialist looking to bring your nurturing approach?

We are looking for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our school in Bishop Auckland. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in school life, using your early years expertise to provide consistent and compassionate support.

About the Role:

Working 1:1 with a pupil who benefits from a tailored, supportive approach

Supporting both academic progress and emotional development

Implementing strategies from the SENCo and external professionals

Encouraging independence and confidence in a safe, structured environment

Close collaboration with the class teacher and wider support team

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

Has experience in Early Years (EYFS) or KS1, with a nurturing, child-centred approach

Understands child development and can adapt teaching to meet individual needs

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Is calm, positive, and resilient

Preferably has experience working with children with SEND or 1:1 support

In Return, We Offer:

A supportive and friendly school community

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

A chance to truly make a difference in a child’s learning journey

Guidance from experienced SEN staff and leadership

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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