1:1 Teaching Assistant- Early Years
Teaching Vacancies - Nuneaton, Warwickshire
ContractPart time
What skills and experience we're looking for Are you passionate about helping children thrive? We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our Reception team, initially. This rewarding role involves providing individual support for a child with special educational needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential within our nurturing and inclusive school community but may also involve working with small groups. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to a child's educational journey at the very start of their school life. This is a fixed term position linked to EHCP funding for the duration of the child's attendance at our school. The successful candidate will: • Have experience of working with children in an Early Years or primary setting. • Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. • Be patient, caring and resilient, with excellent communication skills. • Build positive relationships with children, families and staff. • Be creative and flexible. • Have experience of supporting children with communication needs. • Support the child's learning, social interaction and emotional wellbeing. • Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals. • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. • Contribute positively to the wider life of the school. Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. What the school offers its staff We can offer: • Enthusiastic and happy children who enjoy learning. • A friendly, supportive and dedicated team of staff. • Ongoing professional development opportunities. • A welcoming and inclusive school community. • The opportunity to make a significant difference to a child's school experience. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Early Years EYITT (Level 6) Apprentice
Horsell Childcare Limited - GU21 4AS
On-siteApprenticeshipPart time
An exciting and rare opportunity to help create new a previously long established and much loved setting. The Early Years EYITT Apprentice have the opportunity of gaining a wealth of knowledge from our highly experienced team whilst working in practice with our children alongside learning best practice theory in their studies for their Early Year’s Initial Teacher Training qualification. Additional information available upon request. Please also see our website www.horsellchildcare.co.uk
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Teaching Assistant, Early Years Class in the Wirral
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Wirral, Merseyside
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Make a difference from day one. High daily rates. Flexible work to suit you. Location: Wirral Pay: £95 - £100 per day (depending on experience and assignment) Working Pattern: Full-Time, Long-Term (Part-Time positions also available) Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Temporary, Temp-to-Perm & Long-Term Positions Your New Company Hays Education works with a wide range of primary schools across the Wirral, offering long-term and permanent opportunities for Teaching Assistants. We focus on finding roles that suit your skills, preferences and career goals, providing ongoing support throughout your journey. Your New Role As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you'll support children within an EYFS setting, working closely with teachers to create a positive and engaging learning environment. Duties may include supporting pupils 1:1, assisting small groups and helping children develop socially, emotionally and academically. For this position you will need to either have transferable experience, e.g. school/care background, or a teaching assistant qualification. What You'll Need to Succeed Teaching Assistant/Childcare qualification or care experience Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting Positive, proactive and supportive approach Strong communication skills Ability to use your own initiative A genuine passion for helping children learn and succeed We believe attitude is just as important as experience. We're looking for individuals with a can-do mindset who are willing to go the extra mile to support pupils and contribute positively to school life. What You'll Get in Return High rates of pay Full-time long-term roles, with part-time opportunities available Access to a wide network of Wirral primary schools Dedicated support from a specialist Education Consultant who puts your needs first PAYE payroll option £250 Refer-a-Friend scheme What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Early Years Teaching Assistant and Midday Assistant
inploi - Stockport
Competitive
PermanentFull time
BROOKSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL Ashbourne Drive High Lane Stockport Cheshire SK6 8DB Phone: 01663 763943 Email: jo.jackson@brookside.stockport.sch.uk Website: www.brooksideprimary.com Job Title: Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant (TA)/Midday Assistant Salary: TA 12 hours per week Scale 2 Point 3 (£13.28 per hour) plus MDA 1 hour per week Scale 1 Point 3 (£13.28 per hour) Contract Type: Fixed Term 1 until 31/08/2027 Term time only Closing Date: 22nd October 2026 Interview Date: TBA Start Date of Post: As soon as possible We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant for Early Years to compliment the class teacher’s role in the EYFS classroom. This role would suit an experienced teaching assistant. Midday duties are required as part of the roles to support children during lunchtime Main purpose of the role To provide support to the teacher in the EYFS classroom, in an appropriate learning environment Assisting with the integration of pupils with special educational needs Supporting children within a small group or on an individual basis within the classroom or on a withdrawal basis To be an integral part of the school, working in close partnership with all staff Main Duties and responsibilities To support, assist & supervise children in or outside classes under the direction of the teacher To participate in the planning process as directed by the teacher To provide assistance in the development of learning resources within the school To undertake basic first aid duties and attend to sick children To provide support for children with physical needs To provide clerical assistance as necessary e.g. reading records Brookside Primary School is a small, friendly inclusive school where the children always come first. We are looking for someone who shares the same ethos and who will fit in well to our school community. For further information about the school visit our website at www.brooksideprimary.com. Brookside Primary School is committed to keeping students safe and stringently follows the procedures outlined in the ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education’. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our school. Brookside Primary School is committed to keeping students safe and stringently follows the procedures outlined in the ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education’. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our school. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The application forms are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above. Stockport Council Valuing Diversity Supporting Documents ↗ Support Application Form
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Early Years Practitioner - Dyce School - ABC13778
Aberdeen City Council - Aberdeen
£20,966.79 to £23,552.36 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Purpose: Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Dyce School, Duration: Permanent, Part Time R oles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023 , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership . This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above . (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £ 16.50 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members , and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment. Job purpose/about the role To work as an effective member of the nursery team, to deliver a flexible, high quality early learning and childcare service in order to meet the individual needs of children and their families ensuring their wellbeing and improving the outcomes for children and their families. The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: HNC Early Education and Childcare /S/NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care and Development NNEB or equivalent Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSC PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made The postholder is able to demonstrate: Ability to relate to children, parents, carers and other professional colleagues. Ability to assess children’s development and to plan to extend their learning in a way that motivates children. Ability to communicate effectively. This will include non verbal, verbal and written forms of communication. A good observer and listener. About Us Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@aberdeencity.gov.uk. Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs) looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs) are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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Early Years Practitioner, Glaitness Nursery - ORK10843
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£31,356 to £35,006 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Advert Early Years Practitioner Glaitness Nursery 24.5 hours per week, Term Time Permanent £31,356 - £31,995 / £32,743 - £35,006 pro rata £17.18 - £17.53 / £17.94 - £19.18 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager, Glaitness Nursery. Your working pattern will involve working a mix of full and part days, 5 days per week. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality inclusive Early Learning and Childcare service which meets the needs of and promotes the development of young children. We are looking for Early Years Practitioners to join our team at the Glaitness Nursery, delivering Early Learning and Childcare to children aged 2-5. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children. You will be a warm and caring person with a real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow and develop. You will be curious about young children and keen to develop their interests. You will play a role in planning for and developing the environment and experiences in response to children’s needs. You will work alongside a nurturing and dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the very best for children and their families. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 11 October 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 12 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week beginning 26 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Karen Petrie, ELC Manager, Glaitness Nursery at karen.petrie@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873648 or Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (Early Learning and Childcare) on shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk. For information on applying and our recruitment process, Click here for Information for Applicants We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Early Years Practitioner, Glaitness Nursery - ORK10822
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£31,356 to £35,006 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Advert Early Years Practitioner Glaitness Nursery 35 hours per week, Term Time Temporary up to 25th October 2027 £31,356 - £31,995 / £32,743 - £35,006 £17.18 - £17.53 / £17.94 - £19.18 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager, Glaitness Nursery. Your working pattern will be 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday, term time only. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality inclusive Early Learning and Childcare service which meets the needs of and promotes the development of young children. We are looking for Early Years Practitioners to join our team at the Glaitness Nursery, delivering Early Learning and Childcare to children aged 2-5. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children. You will be a warm and caring person with a real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow and develop. You will be curious about young children and keen to develop their interests. You will play a role in planning for and developing the environment and experiences in response to children’s needs. You will work alongside a nurturing and dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the very best for children and their families. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 11 October 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 12 October and interviews are scheduled for week beginning 26 October. For a discussion about the role, contact Karen Petrie, ELC Manager, Glaitness Nursery at karen.petrie@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873648 or Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (Early Learning and Childcare) on shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Early Years Practitioner, Glaitness Nursery - ORK10821
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£31,356 to £35,006 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Early Years Practitioner Glaitness Nursery 35 hours per week, 50 weeks per year Permanent £31,356 - £31,995 / £32,743 - £35,006 pro rata £17.18 - £17.53 / £17.94 - £19.18 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager, Glaitness Nursery. Your working pattern will be 08:30 - 16:00 Monday - Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality inclusive Early Learning and Childcare service which meets the needs of and promotes the development of young children. We are looking for Early Years Practitioners to join our team at the Glaitness Nursery, delivering Early Learning and Childcare to children aged 2-5. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children. You will be a warm and caring person with a real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow and develop. You will be curious about young children and keen to develop their interests. You will play a role in planning for and developing the environment and experiences in response to children’s needs. You will work alongside a nurturing and dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the very best for children and their families. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 11 October 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 12 October and interviews are scheduled for week beginning 26 October. For a discussion about the role, contact Karen Petrie, ELC Manager, Glaitness Nursery at karen.petrie@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873648 or Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (Early Learning and Childcare) on shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Early Years Practitioner (Stonehaven CSN) - ABS48592
Aberdeenshire Council - Stonehaven
£33,536 to £35,012 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Job Description A vacancy has arisen for an Early Years Practitioner to act as a member of the Early Learning and Childcare team, with full involvement in the work of the Early Level curriculum, and where appropriate the pre-Birth to Three Framework, helping to contribute to the care and education of children. This is a Children’s Service Network (CSN) post. Initially you will be based at Arduthie Nursery, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Stonehaven CSN. Successful candidate will be employed on a 52.18 week per year contract. This position is subject to Local Government terms and Conditions. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality and service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service of the organisation. Informal enquiries to Paul Gray 01569 690515 For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Requirements This post is regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. This post has a minimum requirement of 2 references. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.
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Early Years Assistant - Hailesland EYC - 15519_1790090213
The City of Edinburgh Council - Edinburgh
£26,806 to £27,032 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Early Years Assistant - fixed term until 29/06/2027 Hailesland Early Years Centre Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 20 per week, 39 weeks sessional At Hailesland we live our vision which is through nurturing relationships we promote curious minds, kind hearts and a sense of belonging for all our children. You must ensure that you have the required qualification(s) and experience for the post before you apply, so please refer to the attached documentation for requirements, or we will be unable to consider your application. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Early Years Assistant job pack View sessional working information
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