Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant / Early Years Educator – Maternity Cover Droylsden

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Job Branch & Location

North West (Gtr. Manc & Warr) - Droylsden

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
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£83.40 - £90 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Justteachers are working with a lovely primary school in Droylsden to find a passionate and dedicated individual for a maternity cover role in their EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) department to start in April/May.

The role will involve working with a split class of Nursery and Reception children, providing valuable support in creating a positive, engaging learning environment. We are looking for someone who is confident in leading small groups, delivering interventions, and using a variety of EYFS strategies to support children’s learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support small groups of children in Nursery and Reception, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Deliver interventions to children, focusing on key areas such as phonics, language development, and early literacy.
  • Use flash cards, interactive activities, and other resources to aid in the development of key skills such as phonics and number recognition.
  • Assist the class teacher in planning and implementing lessons and activities that promote the growth of social, emotional, and academic skills.
  • Support children’s early learning through play, creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Engage with children in both indoor and outdoor learning environments, ensuring they are active, motivated, and confident learners.
  • Observe and record children’s progress and development, providing feedback to the class teacher and parents as required.
  • Ensure the classroom environment is stimulating, safe, and well-organised to support all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
  • Proactively contribute to the overall development and well-being of the children, building strong relationships with them, their families, and your colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to join a welcoming and dynamic team in a lovely primary school. If you’re passionate about early years education and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Justteachers Teaching Agency.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Ideal Candidate:

  • Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education, or similar (essential).
  • Previous experience in an EYFS setting, working with Nursery and Reception children.
  • Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and the role of a Teaching Assistant in this context.
  • Confident in leading phonics sessions and using a variety of resources to support early literacy and numeracy.
  • Proactive, engaging, and enthusiastic – able to motivate and inspire children.
  • Able to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Creative and flexible, willing to get stuck in with hands-on activities and be fully engaged with the children.

Required:

  • A clear enhanced DBS or willingness to apply
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Two relevant references

This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights.

Job Reference: JT25A.G111019

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 0161 850 0310

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

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