Early Years Teaching Assistant – Tredegar (NP22 Area)
Location: Tredegar and surrounding NP22 areas
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible opportunities
Pay: Weekly pay (competitive rates)
Teaching Personnel are working closely with a range of Early Years settings and primary schools in the Tredegar (NP22) area, who are looking to recruit confident, proactive and reliable Early Years Teaching Assistants.
This role is ideal for individuals with experience in Nursery, Reception, or private nursery environments, who are passionate about supporting early development and can bring energy and initiative into the classroom.
About the Role
• Support children across Nursery and Reception
• Assist with play-based learning and EYFS activities
• Promote social, emotional and communication development
• Work 1:1 and with small groups, including ALN/SEN pupils
• Support daily routines (snack time, toileting, transitions)
• Assist with outdoor learning and free-flow play
• Help maintain a safe, engaging environment
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• Experience in Early Years or nursery settings
• Good understanding of EYFS and child development
• Ability to support early language and literacy
• Confidence supporting children with ALN/SEN
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety and hygiene
• Experience with personal care
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proactive and hands-on approach
Desirable:
• Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ, Childcare diploma)
• Speech and language support experience
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle
The Ideal Candidate
• Caring, enthusiastic and child-centred
• Confident, calm and able to lead activities
• Reliable, organised and adaptable
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
What We Offer
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD (EYFS, Safeguarding, ALN)
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Long-term roles with progression opportunities
If you’re passionate about Early Years education and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Jess in the Newport Primary team on 01633 370 633 or Jessica.dunne@teachingpersonnel.com
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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