Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Dorchester / Weymouth
Contract Type: Full Time / Part Time
Pay: £89.38

Teaching Personnel are working with Early Years settings and primary schools across the Dorchester and Weymouth area who are seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children in Nursery and Reception settings.

This role is ideal for someone with solid Early Years experience who can confidently support children’s development, routines and wellbeing in a busy, nurturing environment.

• Support children in Nursery and Reception settings
• Assist with play-based learning and EYFS activities
• Support children’s social, emotional and communication development
• Work 1:1 and in small groups where required
• Support daily routines including toileting, nappy changing and transitions
• Support outdoor learning and free-flow play
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Work closely with teachers, practitioners and support staff

• Experience working in Early Years or private nursery settings
• Strong understanding of EYFS and early child development
• Confident supporting young children with additional needs
• Calm, nurturing and patient approach
• Able to use initiative and adapt to children’s needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Weekly pay
• Opportunities across a range of Early Years and nursery settings
• Free CPD including EYFS, Safeguarding and ALN Awareness
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Long-term roles and career progression opportunities

If you are an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Dorchester and Weymouth area, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like more information, please contact the Dorset Primary team on / florence.f

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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