Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Location: Kirkstall, Leeds
Position: Full-Time (Potentially Permanent)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 85 - 100 per day

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant EYFS team at a Primary School in Kirkstall, Leeds. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons to young learners.

• Support the class teacher in the delivery of EYFS lessons, ensuring the learning environment is engaging, nurturing, and inclusive.
• Observe and assess children's learning and development, identifying next steps to help them progress.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to children, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
• Foster positive, nurturing relationships with children, supporting their emotional and social development.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons and activities tailored to individual needs.
• Ensure that all children are supported in a way that aligns with their learning styles and needs.
• Support the class teacher in maintaining a positive and effective classroom environment.

• Experience working with children in an EYFS or primary school setting (desirable but not essential).
• Strong understanding of child development and how to support children in their early years.
• Flexible, supportive, and able to adapt to different needs and situations.
• Nurturing and patient, with the ability to build strong relationships with children and staff.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively.
• A DBS check will be required for this role.

If you are enthusiastic about working with young children and have a passion for supporting their early development, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your CV to (url removed) or call Emma Bjelan on (phone number removed) for further information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'