Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job Title

Early YearsTeaching Assistant

Location

Dartford

Pay

£88 – £110 per day (via PAYE)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support small groups and individual children with their learning, helping to foster a love of learning.
• Help with classroom management and create a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of learning resources and activities.
• Provide pastoral support, ensuring children feel supported, happy, and confident in their learning.
• Monitor children’s progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Work with the wider school team, including other teaching assistants and staff members, to ensure the smooth running of the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with young children, ideally within an Early Years setting.
• A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent (desirable).
• A genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to their development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one.

Minimum Experience

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

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

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 (phone number removed).

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