Jobs, fresher vacancy - Early Years Teaching Assistant • County Durham

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

County Durham

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and helping children thrive in their earliest years of learning?We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our warm, supportive, and inclusive early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is caring, creative, and committed to providing the best possible start for every child.Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher in delivering a fun, engaging, and safe learning environment Assist with planning and implementing educational activities in line with the EYFS framework Provide emotional and practical support to children aged 3–5 Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues Monitor and record children's progress and development We are looking for someone who: Has a genuine love for working with young children Holds a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (or is working towards one) Is patient, reliable, and energetic Has excellent communication and teamwork skills Understands the importance of safeguarding and child development What we offer: A nurturing and inspiring workplace Ongoing training and professional development Supportive leadership and a collaborative team The chance to make a real difference in young children’s lives Join us in shaping the future, one little learner at a time!All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.