Nursery Teaching Assistant

EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant - Sunderland

Location:

Sunderland

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 Sunderland 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

If you're a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity in the Sunderland area, we want to hear from you!