Job description
Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Newcastle
Pay: £95–£115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you enjoy helping young children learn through play, creativity, and exploration?
GSL Education are recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant (TA) to join nurturing educational institutes in Newcastle. This role would suit an enthusiastic and caring individual who can support children's early learning, encourage their development, and help create a welcoming environment where every child feels valued.
The Early Years TA will help children develop the confidence, communication, and social skills they need for a successful start to their education.
Early Years Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Support children during play-based and classroom learning activities
- Help create an engaging environment that encourages curiosity and exploration
- Assist pupils with developing communication, social, and early literacy skills
- Prepare learning resources and help organise classroom activities
- Encourage positive behaviour and celebrate children's achievements
- Work closely with teachers to provide a safe and supportive learning environment
Early Years Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Relevant Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
- Experience supporting young children in a nursery or school setting is advantageous
- Good understanding of child development and early learning practices
- Ability to communicate positively with children, colleagues, and families
- Enthusiastic, patient, and caring approach to supporting young learners
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Excellent daily pay based on your skills and experience
- Gain valuable experience within inspiring Early Years environments
- Enhance your knowledge through ongoing training and development opportunities
- Work with dedicated consultants committed to your career progression
- Help children build strong foundations for lifelong learning and success
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Early Years Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.