EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: EYFS Learning Support Assistant
Location: Colchester
Salary: £80 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a nurturing and dedicated individual with a passion for early childhood education? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners?

GSL Education is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an EYFS Learning Support Assistant to join an outstanding school in Colchester. This role is tailored for someone who values working closely with children in their formative years and who can provide specialized support for a child requiring additional care and attention.

As an EYFS Learning Support Assistant, your primary focus will be on creating a supportive, stimulating, and inclusive environment for young learners. You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning experiences, while providing one-on-one support to a child in EYFS who uses a wheelchair and requires personal care and medical assistance.

This is a highly rewarding role that blends general classroom responsibilities with individualized support, allowing you to foster both group learning and personal development.

• Provide 1:1 support to a child in EYFS who uses a wheelchair, including personal care and basic medical assistance.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, encouraging active participation and engagement.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and adapt learning materials to meet the diverse needs of children.
• Support the social, emotional, and developmental needs of EYFS children.
• Promote independence, confidence, and social skills in all learners.
• Monitor and document progress, offering feedback to teachers and parents.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment for all children.
• Participate in school training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.

• Experience in working with young children, preferably in an EYFS or similar early years setting.
• Previous experience providing personal care and/or medical support is desirable.
• Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and a commitment to fostering early childhood development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach to supporting young learners.
• An up-to-date CV with two relevant references (covering the last two years and the past ten years with no unexplained gaps).
• Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Play a key role in supporting the foundation of children’s educational journeys.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

At GSL Education, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. As an EYFS Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring young learners have the tools they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join this fulfilling role as an EYFS Learning Support Assistant in Colchester and become a part of a community dedicated to excellence in early years education!

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV.

For more updates on the role, do not hesitate to contact Jessie Dowden or apply at (url removed)