Teaching Assistant – Early Years

About the role

The Early Years Teaching Assistant supports the lead teacher in delivering a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate preschool environment. This role involves assisting with lesson delivery, supervising children, and fostering positive social and emotional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction by helping implement daily lesson plans, learning activities, and educational games aligned with the curriculum.
• Monitor children during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and outdoor play to ensure safety and promote positive behavior.
• Reinforce classroom rules and guide children in developing appropriate social and emotional skills.
• Prepare and organize learning materials, resources, and displays to support hands‑on learning and creativity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free classroom environment, including sanitizing toys and equipment.
• Provide one‑on‑one or small‑group assistance to children needing extra help or emotional support.
• Observe children’s development and behavior, communicating concerns or progress to the lead teacher.
• Assist with daily routines such as arrivals, departures, toileting, meals, and rest time to foster independence.
• Model respectful, inclusive, and cooperative behavior to promote a positive classroom culture.
• Collaborate closely with the lead teacher and other staff to ensure consistency in teaching practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (required).
• Completion of a TKT training course.
• Prior experience working with young children in an educational or care setting (preferred).
• Patience, empathy, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Required skills

• Observation skills to recognize developmental milestones or concerns.
• Organizational skills for managing materials, routines, and tasks efficiently.
• Adaptability to adjust to schedule changes and individual child needs.
• Cultural sensitivity and an inclusive approach to all backgrounds and abilities.