**Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant** **Location: Chorley, Lancashire** **Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term** **Job Description:** As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting the development of children aged 0-5 years. You will work closely with our team of educators to create a safe and stimulating environment where our young learners can thrive. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in the delivery of creative and engaging activities that support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. - Support children’s learning and development, including language, communication, physical, social, and emotional development. - Work with individual children or small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher to reinforce learning activities. - Help to prepare the learning environment by setting up necessary materials and resources. - Observe, assess and record each child’s progress, sharing outcomes with the class teacher. - Provide a caring and supportive presence, ensuring the children’s well-being at all times. - Assist with the supervision of children during snack times, free play, and outdoor activities. - Encourage positive behaviour and social interactions amongst the children. - Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, adhering to health and safety policies. - Engage effectively with parents and carers, providing feedback on their child's day and progress when appropriate. - Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities. **Requirements:** - Relevant NVQ or equivalent qualification in Childcare/Education is highly desirable. - Previous experience working with children in an early years setting. - Sound understanding of the EYFS framework. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. - A caring, patient, and approachable demeanor suited to working with young children. - Enhanced DBS check (current or willingness to undertake one). - First Aid qualification specific to early years is a plus. **What We Offer:** - A welcoming and supportive team environment. - Opportunities for professional development and training. - A fulfilling role with the chance to make a real difference in children's early educational experiences. - Competitive salary commensurate with experience. **Application Process:** If you are passionate about early childhood education and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. *We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.* Join our team and help us shape the minds and experiences of our future generations. We look forward to welcoming you to our community! INDLAN <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sara Rodrigues on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3025.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sara Rodrigues&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3025</strong></strong>