Teaching Assistant – Early Years Foundation Stage (Eyfs)

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Teaching Assistant – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Salary: £75 – £95 per day

Start Date: September 2023

GSL Education Hull and North Yorkshire are currently looking to recruit EYFS Teaching Assistant for our Primary client schools based in York, North Yorkshire. The ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant should be available to start in September term of 2023, preferably on a full-time basis.

Whether you are looking for flexible work to fit around other commitments, or a long-term, full-time role, we here at GSL can help you find the perfect job. We have both part-time and full-time opportunities available!

The EYFS Teaching Assistant role is fulfilling and varied with multiple responsibilities; you will be expected to support the class teacher during lessons with the educational and social needs of pupils, you will support in setting up and closing down of the class, build resources. You may support in phonics, to engage students and ensure their progress. Due to the students' needs, there is a focus on developing social skills in lessons, during exercise and in group sessions improving life skills and communication skills.

What are we looking for?

• A caring and professional manner, willing to support with the personal care of pupils.
• Previous support role within a school or other child related experience.
• Aspiring Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SALTs, Counsellors, and Social Workers
• Must have legal Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

What will you get?

• Long-term opportunities in Early Years provisions or a Primary School.
• Access to over £4000 of CPD courses such as Level 2, 3 and 4 Teaching Assistant qualifications, Autism Awareness, Art Therapy and many more!
• The chance to support and make a difference to young children with additional needs, such as autism, learning difficulties or speech, language, and communication needs.
• Experience needed to apply for a teacher training course in the future.

Please be aware that the successful applicants for this position must pass all background safer recruiting checks and possess a thorough knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and child protection.

Interested applicants should email their CV to Kerry Fowler at GSL Education, or apply by sending your up-to-date CV through the application link.