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Early Years Teaching Assistant - Level 3 Early Years Qualified

Location: Clacton, Tendring, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time
Duration: Ongoing - with potential for permanent placement
Hourly Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate and dedicated Easrly Years Teaching Assistant /Nursery Practioner with a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification?

Our client, a welcoming and well-established school, is seeking to appoint an experienced Early Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and professional team. The setting prides itself on providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where young children can explore, learn, and develop essential skills through play and guided activities.

About the Role:

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support the delivery of high-quality early years education and care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

Work alongside qualified practitioners to plan and implement engaging learning experiences tailored to individual children's needs

Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through play and structured activities

Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children within the setting

Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

Assist with daily routines, including snack times, toileting, and tidying up

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce)

Experience working in a nursery or early years setting

Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development principles

A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children

Good communication and teamwork skills

This Role May Suit:

Experienced Nursery or Early Years Teaching Assistants looking for a new opportunity

Early Years practitioners wishing to work in a supportive and nurturing environment

Individuals passionate about making a positive impact in children's early development

Start Date: Immediate or negotiable

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Why Choose Us?

As an award-winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates and staff first.

We've partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer you a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources. This helps you stay up to date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy. Whether you're a teacher, support staff member, or school leader, The National College allows you to pursue professional development at your own pace and on your own schedule.

We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.

Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request)

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