We are currently looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to start ASAP in the Kendal area. The role is to support a pupil 1:1 with additional needs in a school setting.
Your Role as an Early Years Teaching Assistant
As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support 1:1 and small group learning through play‑based, sensory, and exploratory activities
- Help children access the EYFS curriculum using creative, hands‑on approaches
- Encourage early milestones in communication, independence, and social engagement
- Use visuals, sensory play, and interactive routines to build understanding and confidence
- Assist with daily routines such as toileting, mealtimes, and outdoor play in a caring, respectful way
- Observe children’s progress and support planning next steps alongside other practitioners
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, stimulating, and nurturing environment as an Early Years Teaching Assistant
Who We’re Looking For
To be successful as an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will bring:
- An Early Years or Childcare qualification or relevant experience working with children under 5
- A warm, observant, patient nature suitable for early childhood work
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- Sensitivity to individual children’s needs and the ability to adapt approaches accordingly
- A genuine interest in early years development and inclusive education
About the Setting
- A welcoming vibrant setting
- Child‑led, responsive practice, with sensory‑rich spaces and outdoor learning
Working Hours
- 5 days a week, 8.30 am – 3.30 pm (term‑time only)
- Full‑time and part‑time applications welcome
- Start date: ASAP
Why Choose This Role?
- Competitive pay
- Long‑term role with potential to become permanent opportunity
- Structured hours, without evenings or weekends
- Supportive team passionate about early education
- Free training and opportunities for continued professional development
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited to play a vital part as an Early Years Teaching Assistant, helping children take their very first steps into learning, we’d love to hear from you.
Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education, you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07 % statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.
