Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead

Pay Scale: £75- £100 per day

Start: ASAP

Contract: Part-Time/Full-Time

GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and caring individual who is passionate about early childhood education as an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful school community in Gateshead.

Job summary:

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher in planning a rich educational experience for our youngest students. This includes support of classroom activities and helping children with their social and emotional development and maintaining an atmosphere that is warm and nurturing.

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, key responsibilities are:

• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering lessons.
• Support children's learning and development through age-appropriate activities.
• Help prepare and organize classroom materials and resources.
• Provide a positive environment that encourages children to explore and learn.

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, essential requirements include:

• Previous experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Relevant qualifications in early childhood education or childcare.
• A proactive and adaptable way to deal with children.
• An updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We welcome applications from applicants who are motivated to take on this excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners' lives by being a part of the school community 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 on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Newcastle.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘Early Years Teaching Assistant’ 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.