EYFS Teaching Assistant - Temporary

Colegio Ramón y Cajal, part of the Inspired Education Group, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis, with a start date in November.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting young children in their early stages of learning and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment for our Early Years pupils.

• Support the class teacher in the day-to-day running of the Early Years classroom.
• Assist in the preparation of learning materials, activities, and classroom resources.
• Help supervise and support pupils during lessons, playtime, lunch, and other school activities.
• Promote a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, and academic development.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour in line with the school's values and expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to ensure the wellbeing and progress of all pupils.
• Assist with school events, activities, and projects as required.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures.

• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years, nursery, preschool, or primary school setting.
• A qualification related to Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Teaching Assistance, or a similar field.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, positive, and flexible approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A good level of spoken and written English, as English is the working language of the classroom.