Qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant: Bootle

Your new company
Hays Education is working in partnership with a number of friendly, inclusive primary schools and nursery settings across Bootle and the surrounding Sefton area. These schools are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants to support children during the most important stages of their development.

Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day work or a long-term/ permanent opportunity, we can help you find a role that fits your skills, experience, and lifestyle.

If you're a qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant living in Bootle, and you're passionate about helping children flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new role
As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting children aged 2-5 years, helping them to develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Your day to day duties will include:

• Supporting class teachers and nursery practitioners with daily activities
• Promoting children's learning through play-based experiences
• Assisting with phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and language development
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and physical development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom
• Working with children who may have additional needs or SEND requirements

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for an Early Years Teaching Assistant role via Hays Education you should have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, Supporting Teaching & Learning, or equivalent
• Experience working in an early year, nursery, preschool, or reception setting
• A nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What you'll get in return

• Comparative rates of pay through Agency Worker Regulations
• Holiday pay accrued as you work
• Option to pay into pension
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule
• Access to a wide network of local schools and nurseries across Sefton
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant
• Free professional development and training opportunities
• Potential pathways into permanent school-based roles

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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