Early Years Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Early Years Teaching Assistant - Exciting Opportunities Available!
Due to significant growth and increasing demand, Academics is proud to be expanding its Early Years division. With new contracts secured with two large nationwide nursery chains and increasing demand across Aylesbury, Wendover, Haddenham, Amersham, and Beaconsfield, we are now seeking passionate and qualified Early Years professionals to join our team.
We have a range of fantastic opportunities available for Early Years Teaching Assistants and Level 3 CACHE-qualified Assistants, including:
- Daily supply cover
- Short-term placements
- Long-term positions
- Permanent roles
These opportunities are available across a variety of private nurseries, pre-schools, and nursery settings, offering flexible and rewarding career options.
As an Early Years professional, you will play a vital role in supporting the development, learning, and wellbeing of young children in safe, nurturing environments. You'll work closely with experienced teams to deliver engaging activities that support early learning and development.
We Are Looking for Early Years Teaching Assistant!
We would love to hear from individuals who are:
Qualified in Early Years (Level 2, Level 3, or equivalent)
Passionate about supporting children's early development
Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic
Confident working in nursery and pre-school environments
Committed to creating positive learning experiences for young children
What We Offer
A wide range of roles across multiple settings
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Opportunities for both short-term and permanent positions
Early Years Teaching Assistant
Competitive pay rates
Support from a dedicated and experienced recruitment team
Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of Early Years settings
If you're an enthusiastic Early Years practitioner looking for flexible work or your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Contact our office based in Berkhamsted and quote "Early Years - Amersham & Surrounding Areas."
Early Years Teaching Assistant - Amersham
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your CACHE Level 3 qualification prominently as this is specifically mentioned for assistant roles
📊 Quantify your nursery experience: "Supported 15 children aged 2-4 across EYFS areas"
🌐 Mention flexibility for supply, short-term and permanent roles as Academics offers all options
🎯 Include specific Early Years activities you've delivered (creative play, phonics, outdoor learning)
🤝 Emphasise experience across multiple nursery settings as they work with various providers
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- •Supported 18 children aged 2-4 across all EYFS areas, implementing weekly observation cycles and contributing to 95% positive development outcomes
- •Delivered creative learning activities including phonics sessions and outdoor play for groups of 8-12 children, maintaining high engagement levels
- •Adapted quickly to 6 different nursery environments during supply placements, consistently receiving positive feedback from permanent staff
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Early Years Teaching Assistant position with Academics in Amersham. Having seen your expansion across Buckinghamshire nurseries and the flexible opportunities from supply to permanent roles, I am eager to contribute my CACHE Level 3 qualification and nursery experience to support young children's development.
My background in early years education has equipped me with strong skills in EYFS implementation, child observation, and creating engaging learning activities. I am particularly drawn to the variety of settings you work with, from private nurseries to pre-schools, which would allow me to broaden my experience while maintaining the flexibility I value in my career.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the EYFS framework in daily practice?
- ›What observation methods do you use to track child development?
- ›How do you plan age-appropriate activities for 2-4 year olds?
- ›Describe your approach to supporting children's phonics development
- ›How do you ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in nursery settings?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you adapted quickly to a new nursery environment
- ›Describe a challenging behaviour situation and how you handled it
- ›Give an example of when you worked effectively as part of a nursery team
- ›Tell me about a creative activity you developed that engaged young children
- ›Describe how you've supported a child's individual development needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you adapted quickly to a new nursery environment
Describe a challenging behaviour situation and how you handled it