Early Years Teaching Assistant - Focusing on Communication and Language

Purpose of the Role

Thrive at Five, in partnership with Galileo Multi Academy Trust are looking to recruit three highly motivated, experienced early years practitioners to work as part of an exciting new project in Redcar and Cleveland. The role will be seconded to and managed by Thrive at Five. The role may be suitable for teachers looking for a role without class responsibility or Teaching Assistants with experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage or relevant transferable experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating, monitoring and supporting the delivery of evidence-based interventions in primary schools. You will monitor and evaluate the children’s progress and report back to schools and Thrive at Five.

• Supporting the delivery of communication and language programmes, ensuring activities are implemented consistently and to a high standard.

• Supporting local schools, early years settings and staff with delivering intervention programmes such as Wellcomm and Early Talk Boost.

• Promoting approaches that help parents and carers support communication, language, learning and school readiness at home.

• Evaluating the effectiveness of the project. You will keep detailed records and collate data to inform the evaluation process. You will confidently highlight any issues and work with Thrive at Five and the project schools to find dynamic proven solutions.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:

• An Early Years/Teaching Assistant qualification or extensive relevant experience working with children in the EYFS.

• A strong understanding of early childhood development.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to communicate effectively and confidently with different groups of people.

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain strong professional relationships.

• Highly effective time management skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining why you would be suitable for the role.

For an informal conversation about the role, or if you have any questions about this role, please do not hesitate to contact:

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Closing Date:  4th Oct 2026 12:00 PM

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

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