Early Years Teaching Assistant
Job description
Early Years Teaching Assistant | Primary School | NP11
Location: NP11, Caerphilly
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: From £92.63 per day
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity within an Early Years / EYFS setting?
We are recruiting for a full-time Early Years Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive primary school in the NP11 area from November 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children with their learning, development and confidence.
The Early Years Teaching Assistant Role
As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils within an Early Years / Foundation Phase classroom
- Encourage learning and development through play-based activities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support
- Support children's communication, social skills and independence
- Assist pupils with a range of learning abilities and additional needs
- Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
- Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team
- Support with classroom activities, resources and daily routines
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working with Early Years, Nursery or Primary School aged children
- Be confident supporting children's learning and development
- Have a caring, patient and nurturing approach
- Be enthusiastic and able to engage young learners
- Work effectively as part of a school team
- Have experience supporting ALN/SEN, although this is not essential
- Be available for full-time work from November 2026
Why Apply?
- Pay from £92.63 per day
- Full-time Teaching Assistant role
- November 2026 start
- Primary school based in the NP11 area
- Gain valuable experience within an Early Years / Foundation Phase setting
- Supportive school environment
- Opportunity to develop your experience within education
If you are an Early Years Teaching Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Early Years Practitioner looking for your next position in the NP11 area, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Early Years Teaching Assistant opportunity.
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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