Role: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £85 – £90 per day
Start Date: May or June 2023
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a full time EYFS Teaching Assistant for a client primary school in
Barnsley, South Yorkshire . The ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant should be available to start in ASAP.
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?
- Aspiring Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SALTs, Counsellors, and Social Workers
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Previous support role within a school or other child related experience.
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A caring and professional manner, willing to support with the personal care of pupils.
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Must have legal right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service.
What will you get?
- Long-term opportunities in Early Years provisions or a Primary School.
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Experience needed to apply for a teacher training course in the future.
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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.
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Access to over £4000 of CPD courses such as Level 2, 3 and 4 Teaching Assistant qualifications, Autism Awareness, Art Therapy and many more!
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
Sam Scott at GSL Education or apply by sending your up-to-date CV through the application link.
Sam Scott