Reception Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Reception Teaching Assistant | Full Time | Bedminster| Immediate Start Are you a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full time Reception role in a welcoming Bedminster school? This position is available to start as soon as possible. We are partnering with a warm and inclusive primary school in Bedminster that is looking for a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team. You will work alongside an experienced EYFS lead and class teachers, helping to deliver engaging, play-based learning that puts children at the heart of everything. This is a school that truly values its staff and offers a supportive, nurturing environment where you can thrive. The Role: • Support the Reception class alongside the EYFS lead and class teachers • Help deliver engaging, play-based learning in line with the EYFS framework • Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment that supports all learners • Assist with observations and informal assessments to support the class teacher • Help maintain calm, purposeful routines and effective behaviour strategies • Build strong, positive relationships with children, staff, parents and carers • Contribute to the wider life of this friendly, community-focused school What We Are Looking For • Experience working in Early Years or Reception settings • Good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development • Confident in supporting classroom routines and behaviour management • Warm, patient and nurturing approach with strong communication skills • A flexible, collaborative team player who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team Why This Role Is Special: • Full time Reception position starting ASAP in a lovely, welcoming Bedminster school • Work alongside an experienced and supportive EYFS team • A genuinely inclusive school that invests in its staff and celebrates their contributions • The chance to build lasting relationships and make a real difference during a key stage in children's development Pay and Benefits: • Competitive daily rate starting from £92 per day, paid weekly via PAYE • No umbrella companies • Access to regular CPD and training opportunities through Teaching Personnel • A dedicated consultant who knows the local schools and supports you throughout your placement • Opportunities for additional long term or short term roles through our strong Bristol school network • Simple, straightforward registration and safeguarding process If you are a committed Early Years Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young learners and making a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or send your CV to (url removed) for more information. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website