Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Flourish Education is currently recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant to work within an OFSTED rated ‘good’ Primary school in Bromyard, to join their team on a long-term basis.

The successful Early Years Teaching Assistant will have experience of supporting classes within the Early Years (Nursery or Reception).  You will have a secure understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and proven success of acting as a ‘play partner’ to extend children’s learning. Use of initiative and strong behaviour management skills are essential.

The successful Early Years Teaching Assistant will be required to work with Phonics intervention groups, delivering lessons to children working below expected levels, as well as those who are exceeding.

You will be working as an Early Years Teaching Assistant across the school Reception class and Nursery, and must be comfortable in supporting young children with personal care.

We are looking for a passionate and committed Early Years Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. This is a long-term position to cover maternity leave, and will provisionally continue until the end of the academic year.

Required Skills and Experience for this Teaching Assistant role:

  • Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
  • Experience of supporting children within the EYFS or KS1
  • A secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
  • A good understanding of the importance of learning through play
  • Committed to a long-term post (one year)

The benefits of a Teaching Assistant working for Flourish Education:

  • £85.02 day rate to £95 day rate which equates to £16,575 per annum to £18,525 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
  • The option of PAYE or Umbrella
  • Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
  • Pension Contributions
  • Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
  • £100 welcome to the team bonus
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

Location:

This Teaching Assistant opportunity is located in Malvern, and is easily commutable from the surrounding areas including Ledbury, Bromyard, Tewkesbury and Worcester. We work with schools that have onsite carparks, or that are easily accessible via public transport.

If you’re interested in this opportunity then apply now, or to find out more, please contact Rebecca Stanton at Flourish Education.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.