Nursery Teaching Assistant

EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant - Durham

Location: Durham
Position: Full-Time
Contract Type: Temporary / Contract/Perm
Pay:
93- 110 per day

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive?

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a chain of highly regarded private day nurseries in the Durham area
, and we're looking for committed, reliable and enthusiastic EYFS-qualified staff to join their teams.

If you're an experienced Early Years professional who loves creating fun, engaging learning experiences and making a real difference to children's development,
we'd love to hear from you!

As an EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant
, you'll play an important role in supporting children through their early years development. You will:

• Support practitioners and teachers in providing high-quality early years education and care
• Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and play-based activities
• Support children's individual learning and development needs
• Encourage children to develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Observe and record children's progress in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
• Support with everyday personal care,
  including nappy changing
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies

We're looking for caring and dependable Early Years professionals who are passionate about working with young children.

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification - ESSENTIAL
• Previous experience working in a nursery, pre-school or Reception setting
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• A caring, patient and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare
• Comfortable supporting children with personal care, including nappy changing
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
  , or willingness to purchase one
• Able to provide professional references covering your last 2 years of work and/or education history
• Reliable, committed and able to work as part of a busy Early Years team

• 93- 110 per day
  , depending on experience and qualifications
• PAYE weekly pay
• Opportunities to work within established and welcoming nursery settings
• Support from a dedicated Empowering Learning consultant
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to build your Early Years experience
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives