Early Years Teaching Assistant

Ashford

£440 - £550 per week October - ongoing

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at a thriving primary school in Ashford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young children flourish in their early stages of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils in Early Years, both in groups and on a 1:1 basis.

• Assist with the delivery of engaging and creative learning activities, guided by the class teacher.

• Support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

• Provide personal care where required, ensuring the dignity, comfort, and well-being of each child.

• Help to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Experience of working with children in Early Years (nursery or reception age) is desirable.

• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude.

• Confidence and experience in supporting children with SEN.

• Willingness and ability to assist with personal care needs.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on 01622 584 900.

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