Dunbar Education is recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and vibrant school for the Spring and Summer term. This role will be based in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is part-time, working Wednesday to Friday from 8:45am to 3:30pm, with an unpaid lunch break of one hour.
About the Role: As a Teaching Assistant in EYFS, you will play a key role in supporting the class teacher to deliver high-quality learning experiences for our youngest learners. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting individual children and small groups in their learning and development, ensuring all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
- Assisting with the planning and preparation of resources and activities that align with the Early Years curriculum.
- Observing and recording children's progress, contributing to learning journals and reports.
- Promoting positive relationships with children, staff, and parents, encouraging a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Supporting the development of key skills, including communication, social interaction, and physical coordination, through play-based learning.
- Helping manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's values of Community, Pride, and Resilience.
- Ensuring the health and safety of the children at all times, including during playtimes and transitions.
Requirements: A Level 3 NVQ in Childcare, or equivalent, is essential for this role. The successful candidate should be passionate about working with young children, have strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
What We Can Offer You:
- Access to our comprehensive wellbeing package, including free physiotherapy appointments, wellbeing advice, online fitness sessions, nurse support, and mindfulness support.
- The opportunity to work with fantastic children and a supportive parent and governing body.
- Continued professional development (CPD) opportunities to support your career progression.
- A happy school environment with a growing local reputation for excellence.
- A school committed to providing high-quality learning for enthusiastic and engaged learners.
- A community-focused school that values pride, resilience, and teamwork.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about enabling every child to reach their full potential.
- Is creative, innovative, and proactive in their approach to teaching and learning.
- Has a commitment to inclusivity and supporting the needs of all learners.
- Possesses a good sense of humour and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Is a committed team player who can contribute to the wider school community.
If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in EYFS, we would love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school committed to nurturing both its students and staff.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
