Early Years Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant Darlington - Level 3

Darlington

Work pattern: Full-time (working hours vary from 8.30 - 3.30 with the occasional 4.30)

Required from: 28th April 2025, earlier start dates may be available for the right candidate.

We are seeking to appoint an Early Years practitioner, qualified to NVQ level three or the equivalent, to join our Reception class team.

The primary school we are working with is an inclusive two-form entry primary school in Darlington, with pupils from Reception to Year 6. They have beautiful grounds and a very inclusive working environment. They aim to make every child's school day exciting and rewarding so that they look forward to each new day as part of their school family. Our dedicated staff work hard to give our children new experiences, prepare them for secondary school and give them a desire for learning that will last their whole life.

Our children are happy and enthusiastic about coming to school, with excellent behaviours and attitudes towards learning. We are seeking to recruit an outstanding, enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant, who has knowledge of the EYFS curriculum to support children within our Reception class. We can offer you the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment working as part of a dedicated team of staff with opportunities to continue your own professional development.

If you think this role would be perfect for you - we would love to hear from you today! Please call us on 0191 2235070.

Minimum Requirements: 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.

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