EYFS Teaching Assistant – Bishop Auckland
Be first contact for Teaching Assistant work following the summer holidays and gain recognition across two large trusts and multiple LEAs through the North East!
We’re currently working with a fantastic range of Primary Schools in and around Bishop Auckland that are looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to work on supply. Work flexibly around your existing responsibilities with day to day cover, short-term and ongoing opportunities available.
What we offer:
As a valued teaching assistant within our network, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly through PAYE (no umbrella company)
- Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP and mental health counselling
- Ongoing CPD, including safeguarding and professional development
- A dedicated consultant directly liaising with schools
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Referral Bonuses for Teaching or Support Staff
- Opportunities for permanent employment
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting children in nursery and reception including whole-class support, group, and 1:1 interventions
- Working with pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, behavioural challenges, emotional dysregulation, and EHCPs
- Delivering or assisting with phonics interventions (experience within either following Read Write Inc., Jolly Phonics, or Sounds Write is desirable)
- Running or supporting therapy-based interventions for small groups or individuals
- Using positive behaviour management approaches – experience with PACE and Restorative behaviour model approach
- Helping children manage their emotions and feel safe, supported, and confident in school
What we're looking for:
- Level 2/3 qualification or higher in a relevant field (e.g. Teaching Assistant, Education, Early Years, Child Psychology, or Early Childhood Studies)
- Experience supporting children across EYFS
- Strong background in 1:1 support, particularly with SEMH and lower ability learners
- Knowledge or experience in phonics and academic interventions
- A nurturing, calm, and proactive approach with excellent communication skills
- A willingness to adapt and contribute positively in mainstream classes
Safeguarding
At Schools Mutual Services, we regard safeguarding as a top priority. All staff must have a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or be willing to undergo the application process through ourselves. We also require valid education safeguarding; we provide this completely for free.
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant – Bishop Auckland
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Pay: £106.86-£110.27 per day
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 2 or higher Teaching Assistant Qualification in childcare?
Work Location: In person
