Early Years Higher Level Teaching Assistant

About the role

Clockwork Education is supporting a welcoming school in County Durham to recruit an Early Years Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will join the 2‑year classroom in September 2026, working full‑time (8:30 am‑3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday) to support small groups and individual children.

Key responsibilities

• Work within the Early Years (2‑year) setting, delivering targeted activities for small groups and one‑to‑one sessions.
• Provide PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover for all year groups during afternoons.
• Record evidence of children meeting developmental targets.
• Use initiative to adapt plans and respond to children’s needs.
• Assist with feeding and personal care as required.

Required profile

• Relevant EYFS Level 3 qualification.
• Two educational‑based references.
• Confident experience working with small groups of young children.
• Strong numeracy and literacy knowledge.
• Effective behaviour management skills.

Required skills

• EYFS Level 3 teaching qualification.

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate.
• Cash‑back incentives for successful referrals.
• 24/7 access to a dedicated personal consultant.