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Teaching Assistant
- Posted: 16-10-2026
- Category: Teaching Assistants
- Location: Newport
- Type: Full-time / Permanent
- Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Start After Half Term
Full-Time
4-Week Placement
We are currently recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Telford, supporting children across the Early Years Unit, including both Nursery and Reception classes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with Early Years experience who is confident working both independently and as part of a team, following the guidance of the class teacher to support children's learning and development.
The Role:
- Support teaching and learning across Nursery and Reception.
- Assist with play-based learning activities and early development goals.
- Work proactively using your own initiative while following teacher direction.
- Help create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.
- Support children with their social, emotional, and educational development.
- Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
- Confident supporting young children's learning and development.
- Able to work independently and adapt to the needs of the classroom.
- Experience supporting children with SEND would be highly desirable.
- Reliable and available for the full 4-week placement.
- Full-time hours
- Supportive school environment
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunity to make a real impact in Early Years education
If you have a passion for supporting young children and are available to start after half term for the full 4-week period, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or email your CV to evie@smile-education.co.uk
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