Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £84 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term

Do you love working with young children and want to help shape their first steps into education?

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a nurturing and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a warm and welcoming early year setting in Gateshead. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children in their most important developmental stage—helping them grow, learn, and thrive every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to encourage development in language, literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments for all children.
• Observe and record progress, helping to plan next steps for learning.
• Assist with personal care and follow routines, ensuring children feel secure and supported.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and independence throughout the day.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with young children in an early years or nursery setting.
• A relevant qualification in Early Years (e.g., Level 2/3 in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through GSL Education).
• Positive references from university placements or previous school experience.

What We Offer:

• Support from a friendly and experienced school team.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• A dedicated consultant to support your journey.

Ready to launch your teaching career with a supportive and forward-thinking school? Apply now or contact GSL Education to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Early Years TA’ role in Gateshead, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and get in touch directly with Saif at  (url removed) for more information.

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