EYFS Teaching Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience in Early Years and Nursery settings? Zest Education is currently working with a welcoming primary school in Coventry that is looking to recruit a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and develop through engaging activities. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils during the early stages of their education. Furthermore, you will help create a stimulating learning environment that promotes curiosity, confidence, and independence. In addition, you will work closely with class teachers to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

The Role

• Support children within the EYFS classroom on a daily basis
• Assist with delivering engaging learning activities and play-based learning
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and educational development
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working within a Nursery or EYFS setting is essential
• Experience supporting young children within a school environment
• An EYFS, Teaching Assistant, or Childcare qualification is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring, and positive approach to supporting children
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, safeguarding is our highest priority. Furthermore, we work closely with schools across Coventry to provide high-quality support staff who can make a real difference in the classroom. As a result, you’ll receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your journey. Additionally, you’ll gain access to a wide range of local opportunities and benefit from a straightforward registration process. Most importantly, we’ll help you find a role that matches your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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