Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant,

Job Description

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant
Aintree
Full-Time
ASAP
£450-£550 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

New Directions Liverpool is recruiting an experienced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join the reception class at an Outstanding primary school in Aintree. The school has made significant investments in its EYFS department, including the creation of an inspiring outdoor learning space and a dedicated Forest School.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting children in the EYFS, with a strong focus on delivering phonics interventions and facilitating learning within continuous provision. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking educational environment.

Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Be encouraging and supportive.
• Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.

Although the role is based around education support, due to the children’s personal needs and behaviours they require consistent mentoring, motivating and advising, as well as some counselling, so their well-being can remain stable meaning they can achieve much more in their education and work towards an more independent future.

Behaviours displayed by the children can be challenging so applicants must be prepared to practice De-escalation and calming techniques, as well maintaining an empathetic approach and understanding behaviours stems from other problems. candidates from care, sports, psychology, criminology, sociology and youth work backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Specification

• Have experience working with children, or adults, with additional needs
• Hold a L2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Able to support children of all abilities.
• Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Recommend-a-friend scheme.
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.