Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Gateshead
Salary Range: £87 - £108 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: ASAP
Contract: Daily Supply, Long term

Are you passionate about nurturing the youngest learners and shaping their early educational experiences? If so, GSL Education are looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant in a supportive school environment in Gateshead, where you can make a meaningful impact every day. 
As an Early Years TA, you will provide valuable support in fostering the development and learning of young children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You’ll assist in creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and encouraged.

Responsibilities of the Early Years TA:

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Work closely with small groups or individual children to support their learning and development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource management.
• Monitor and document the progress of children.
• Promote social, emotional, and personal development among children.

Requirements of the Early Years TA:

• Experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with young children.
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for early childhood education.
• Show flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a secondary school environment.
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).  

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Earn between £87 - £108 per day, depending on experience.
• Immediate Start: Begin teaching straight away in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
• Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
• Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Early Years TA’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Gateshead!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. 

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Early Years TA’ in a school role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.