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EYFS Teaching Assistant 

Location: Scarborough
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026
Contract: Full-time / Part-time options

GSL Education are recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support early years learners within a specialist early provision in Scarborough. This role suits candidates who enjoy play-based learning and supporting early developmental and communication needs.

About the school

• The provision specialises in early years and foundation-stage support for children with additional needs, offering a nurturing, sensory-aware environment.
• Practitioners use play-led, therapeutic approaches and personalised learning plans to build communication, social skills and independence.
• The setting prioritises strong home–school partnerships and professional development for staff.

Role overview

  • Deliver play-based and structured learning activities for Reception and early years pupils with SEND.

  • Support speech, language and communication interventions and sensory regulation strategies.

  • Prepare resources, observe progress and contribute to early assessment records.

  • Work closely with teachers, therapists and families to support transition and developmental goals.

Requirements

  • Experience in EYFS, early years or SEND settings.

  • Understanding of early childhood development, personalised approaches and sensory needs.

  • Patient, creative and reliable with good teamwork skills.

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of EYFS Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.

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