Senior Early Years Teaching Assistant

3 weeks ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time
Job Title: Senior Early Years Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our highly successful and supportive team. This is a permanent appointment that will be based in our off-site 78 place nursery.

About the Role

As a Senior Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the teacher in planning and delivering high-quality learning activities and play provision. You will work closely with the nursery team to ensure that our youngest learners achieve highly and receive the best possible start in life.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the teacher in planning and delivering learning activities and play provision
  • Work closely with the nursery team to ensure that our youngest learners achieve highly
  • Have a good knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
  • Be able to lead and support pupils in a large group
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be a caring and reflective practitioner who has excellent relationships with the children
  • Be able to provide valuable support to the teacher with planning and delivering learning activities and play provision
What We Offer

We offer a friendly and welcoming three-form entry school with a skilled, committed, and dedicated team to provide support. You will have the opportunity to work with wonderful and happy children who are respectful, who love to learn, and who are a delight to teach.

We are committed to providing excellent support and guidance to our staff, including a strong commitment to your professional development. We are a school that values and respects our staff, and we are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



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