An Early Years Teaching Assistant is needed for a lovely primary school in the Washington area of Sunderland. This EYFS Teaching Assistant position is to start after the October 2024 half term break, initially on a week to week basis but for the right candidate this role has the potential to go permanent.

There are a range of different SEND needs within the early years unit ranging from children who have non-verbal communication, some children with Autism and some with ADHD. This position would require someone with at least a level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification. Experience in supporting children with any of the above needs would be essential and a willingness to learn and engage with SEN children is the most important quality that the school are looking for. The school require staff that are flexible and willing to learn from experienced staff at the school.

The ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant candidate would:

Have a passion for supporting the teaching of Early Years
Have excellent subject knowledge
Be able to organise themselves
Be able to support lessons to early years children
Possess at least a Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification
Has knowledge of supporting the teaching of Read Write Inc phonics
Have experience working with SEND children.

In addition, you must:

• Provide two referees we can contact

• Have a DBS form or be prepared to obtain one

Premier Teachers Ltd is a teacher run agency based in Sunderland. We provide a supply and permanent placement service to schools in the North East and Teesside area. We are very friendly, incredibly supportive and we offer training on site or in house to help to move your career on. We ensure that all teachers are compliant with our safeguarding procedures before being placed in our clients schools.

We offer a highly efficient service and we are contactable 24/7. You will receive prompt weekly payment and provided requirements are met, statutory sick pay if required.

To apply, please email your CV with no gaps in more than 3 months.