Job Description
ew Directions Education is currently recruiting a nurturing and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to work in an Ofsted-rated Outstanding, two-form entry primary school in Southport. This is an excellent opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about supporting young children at a vital stage of their development.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing within a high-quality Early Years setting.
About the School:
1. An Outstanding, two-form entry primary school located in Southport.
2. Well-resourced EYFS provision with a strong focus on learning through play.
3. Supportive and experienced leadership team.
4. Strong emphasis on safeguarding, inclusion, and child development.
The Role:
5. Support children across Nursery and Reception within the EYFS setting.
6. Work alongside the class teacher to deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
7. Support children’s development in key areas including communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy.
8. Provide 1:1 and small group support where required.
9. Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate:
10. Previous experience working in an EYFS or early years setting is highly desirable.
11. A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young learners.
12. Good understanding of child development and early learning strategies.
13. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
14. Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide employment references covering the last 5 years.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
15. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
16. Regular and varied supply work
17. Competitive rates of pay
18. Potential long-term teaching roles
19. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
20. A network of branches across the UK
21. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
22. Recommend-a-friend scheme
23. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.