Job description

Job Title: Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: 13.68 per hour
Start Date: September2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time for the right candidate)

Do you have a passion for nurturing young children and supporting them in their very first steps of learning?

GSL Education are recruiting a Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming nursery in Fareham.

Key Responsibilities of the Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant (TA):

  • Support children in their early year’s development through play-based and structured activities.
  • Assist the nursery teacher in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support to children with varying needs.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social interaction.
  • Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Support children’s personal care routines where required.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with young children in an early years or nursery setting.
  • Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum is desirable.
  • A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

GSL Education Offers:

  • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
  • Supportive school environment with welcoming staff.
  • A chance to make a real difference in children’s education and well-being.

If you are ready to support children in reaching their full potential and are passionate about inclusive education, apply today to become a valued Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant (TA) in Fareham.

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 across the UK.

To apply for theFoundation Stage Teaching Assistant (TA) role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.

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