Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Bedford Start: ASAP – flexible Full Time – 5 days per week Long-Term Role £93 – £110 per day PAYE (depending on experience)

A welcoming primary school in Bedford is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children within Nursery and Reception. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development and helping young learners thrive.

Your Responsibilities:

Support children within the Early Years setting through play-based learning Assist the class teacher with daily activities and learning opportunities Encourage children's social, emotional, and educational development Support phonics, literacy, and early numeracy activities Help create a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents Essential Job Requirements:

Experience working with children within EYFS, Nursery, or Reception Good understanding of early childhood development Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Passion for supporting young children during their early educational journey Why join Teaching Personnel:

Weekly PAYE pay – no hidden fees Dedicated consultant support Free CPD and training Long-term and permanent opportunities Flexible work options available

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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