Job title: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 04-12-2024
Job ID: 66770

Job Description

EYFS Teaching Assistant | Barking & Dagenham

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Graduate eager to work with children aged 3-5? Are you looking to become an EYFS Teacher, but need more class-based experience as an EYFS Teaching Assistant, before completing a PGCE or your EYITT?

If you have a minimum of a 2:1 degree from a Top UK University and are committed to spending an academic year working as an EYFS Teaching Assistant in a Primary School, we have an Early Years role for you! Our exciting, progressive and rewarding EYFS Teaching Assistant role will be exactly what you are looking for... and set you up for an illustrious career in education!

Here at Ribbons & Reeves, we have the exciting opportunity to be an EYFS Teaching Assistant on a year-long contract that can launch you towards life as a Teacher. My Outstanding client is a Primary School with an excellent on-site Nursery Provision. In this role, an EYFS Teaching Assistant will be expected to assist pupils with phonics and core subjects, ahead of their graduation to KS1. If you have CACHE Level 3, and a BA in Education or a related subject- this role is for you...!

EYFS Teaching Assistant | About the role:

  • Initial 1-year EYFS Teaching Assistant contract commencing at your earliest convenience in September 2024
  • An EYFS Teaching Assistant can earn between £481- £510 per week | Paid weekly on a PAYE basis
  • EYFS Teaching Assistant role – Perfect for Aspiring Primary Teachers and Graduates looking for an entry role into education.
  • Support pupils with their learning on a whole-class, 1:1 and small-group basis
  • An EYFS Teaching Assistant must be able to use strategies effectively and be able to work using their initiative whilst following policies and procedures.
  • Learn the Early Years Framework and differentiate teaching and support styles between learners.

EYFS Teaching Assistant | About the school:

  • The successful EYFS Teaching Assistant will secure a role at one of our wonderful Primary Schools in Barking & Dagenham
  • You will work under the guidance of the school's SENCO and Senior Leadership Team to provide an inclusive education to all pupils.
  • Patience, understanding, empathy and the ability to build a positive rapport with Primary-aged pupils are key ethos' throughout the school.
  • This school are renowned for its ability to successfully support students across the Early Years Guidelines and their progress marks.
  • This is the ideal role for an EYFS Teaching Assistant hopeful who plans to become a Primary Teacher, and the school will provide ongoing support and training to help you confidently apply for PGCE programmes in the future.

If you think you would be a good fit for this EYFS Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘Apply’ and attach your CV or cover letter. For more information don’t hesitate to contact Poppy at Ribbons and Reeves.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this EYFS Teaching Assistant role, in Barking & Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this EYFS Teaching Assistant role.

EYFS Teaching Assistant | Barking & Dagenham