Teaching Assistant and Play Leader
Status
Live Now
Date Listed8 October 2026
ContractPART_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_TV
About This Role
- Knowledge and understanding of how to support children and aid their development;
- Have experience working with children in particular Early Years;
- An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively;
- Very good numeracy/literacy skills;
- NVQ3 Teaching Assistant Course (desirable) or equivalent qualification or experience;
- Want to work as part of a hardworking, dedicated and cohesive team;
- Have a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children
- Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play
- Engage pupils in purposeful activity during the lunchtime (during both good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtimes)
- Good behaviour management
- Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas