Teaching Assistant (EYFS) - Personal Care Support
Location: NG18
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: Sept 2025
We are supporting a Primary Academy that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the EYFS team, with a specific focus on providing personal care and tailored support to individual pupils with special needs.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher to ensure all children can access the curriculum.
2. Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions as required.
3. Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, changing, and hygiene support, in a respectful and dignified manner.
4. Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
5. Monitor and report on pupil progress and welfare to the class teacher and SENCO.
6. Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals.
The ideal candidate will:
1. Have experience working with young children, preferably in a school setting.
2. Be confident in providing personal care with sensitivity and discretion.
3. Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
4. Show patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach to behaviour and learning support.
5. Hold a relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
Benefits of registering with Tradewind:
* Attract top education talent and offer competitive pay rates.
* Commitment to your training and development with over 45 certified CPD courses.
* Referral scheme with bonuses for recommending friends.
* Full interview preparation and support to increase your chances of success.
* Assistance with lesson planning and ongoing support.
* Online portal for timesheets and availability logging.
* Free social and networking events.
* As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we prioritize staff and candidate well-being.
* Competitive pay rates (inclusive of holiday pay, with options to accrue).
* Recognition with REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and a commitment to equal opportunities.
Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this EYFS 121 Teaching Assistant position in Nottingham or contact Rebecca Bowering at (phone number removed) / (url removed) for more information.
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