Early Years Teaching Assistant

Description:

Early Years Teaching Assistant | Primary School | NP11 

Location: NP11, Caerphilly
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: From £92.63 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity within an Early Years / EYFS setting?

We are recruiting for a full-time Early Years Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive primary school in the NP11 area from November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children with their learning, development and confidence.

The Early Years Teaching Assistant Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils within an Early Years / Foundation Phase classroom
Encourage learning and development through play-based activities
Provide 1:1 and small group support
Support children's communication, social skills and independence
Assist pupils with a range of learning abilities and additional needs
Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team
Support with classroom activities, resources and daily routines

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience working with Early Years, Nursery or Primary School aged children
Be confident supporting children's learning and development
Have a caring, patient and nurturing approach
Be enthusiastic and able to engage young learners
Work effectively as part of a school team
Have experience supporting ALN/SEN, although this is not essential
Be available for full-time work from November 2026

Why Apply?

Pay from £92.63 per day
Full-time Teaching Assistant role
November 2026 start
Primary school based in the NP11 area
Gain valuable experience within an Early Years / Foundation Phase setting
Supportive school environment
Opportunity to develop your experience within education
If you are an Early Years Teaching Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Early Years Practitioner looking for your next position in the NP11 area, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Early Years Teaching Assistant opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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