EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: BS8, Bristol
Hours: Part time, mornings only, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of increasing hours

Are you a patient and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role? We are working with a lovely mainstream primary school in the BS8 area of Bristol who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a Reception class during morning sessions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with early years experience who can bring a calm, consistent and supportive approach to help children settle, learn and grow in confidence during their first year of school.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated support within a Reception classroom during morning sessions
• Supporting children to access learning and stay engaged with activities
• Helping with transitions, daily routines and tasks throughout the morning
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting social skills, communication and emotional development
• Working closely with the class teacher to track progress
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment for the children

We Are Looking For:

• Experience supporting children in an early years or Reception setting (essential)
• A calm, patient and reassuring approach
• Someone who enjoys being active and engaging children through play
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development
• Ability to stay positive and composed in a busy classroom environment
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• No umbrella companies
• A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
• Ongoing CPD and free training courses
• Access to a wide network of local schools and opportunities
• Streamlined registration and compliance support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• The chance to make a real difference to a child's education and development

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Early Years practitioner who wants a flexible, morning based role with the potential to grow into full time hours over time.

Apply now! Submit your CV via this advert and we will be in touch to chat through the next steps.

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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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