Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £85 – £90 per day
Start Date: May or June 2023
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a full time EYFS Teaching Assistant for a client primary school in Barnsley, South Yorkshire . The ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant should be available to start in ASAP.
Whether you are looking for flexible work to fit around other commitments, or a long-term, full-time role, we here at GSL can help you find the perfect job. We have both part-time and full-time opportunities available!
The EYFS Teaching Assistant role is fulfilling and varied with multiple responsibilities; you will be expected to support the class teacher during lessons with the educational and social needs of pupils, you will support in setting up and closing down of the class, build resources. You may support in phonics, to engage students and ensure their progress. Due to the students' needs, there is a focus on developing social skills in lessons, during exercise and in group sessions improving life skills and communication skills.
What are we looking for?
- Aspiring Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SALTs, Counsellors, and Social Workers
- Previous support role within a school or other child related experience.
- A caring and professional manner, willing to support with the personal care of pupils.
- Must have legal right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service.
- Long-term opportunities in Early Years provisions or a Primary School.
- Experience needed to apply for a teacher training course in the future.
- The chance to support and make a difference to young children with additional needs, such as autism, learning difficulties or speech, language, and communication needs.
- Access to over £4000 of CPD courses such as Level 2, 3 and 4 Teaching Assistant qualifications, Autism Awareness, Art Therapy and many more!
Interested applicants should email their CV to Sam Scott at GSL Education or apply by sending your up-to-date CV through the application link.
Sam Scott
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant roles across GSL Education's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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