Dynamic EYFS Teaching Assistant & Breakfast Club Helper

Lancashire County Council; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery in Chorley is seeking a highly motivated teaching assistant (5 days a week) and Breakfast Club Assistant (Friday morning only) to join our EYFS team. This school-based TA role supports learning, development and care for our youngest pupils in a warm, inclusive environment.

You will work 8:30am–3:30pm (32.5 hours per week) with Friday mornings 7:15am–8:30am (1.25 hours), totaling 33.75 hours. The post is part time, term time only; salary is pro-rata.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent).
• GCSE Grade C or above in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
• An Early Years qualification that meets the Department for Education (DfE) criteria for working in the early years foundation stage

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, play and development through high-quality interactions, activities and continuous provision.
• Maintain a clean, safe and stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors, following school Health & Safety procedures.
• Be sensitive to the needs of all children and promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Support children with care routines such as toileting, snack times and personal hygiene.
• Assist in preparing resources, setting up and tidying learning areas, and maintaining equipment.
• Observe children’s progress and share information with the class teacher or EYFS lead as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Teamworking

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C+)

Early Years qualification meeting DfE criteria

Job description

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery in Chorley is seeking a highly motivated teaching assistant (5 days a week) and Breakfast Club Assistant (Friday morning only) to join our EYFS team. This school-based TA role supports learning, development and care for our youngest pupils in a warm, inclusive environment.

You will work 8:30am–3:30pm (32.5 hours per week) with Friday mornings 7:15am–8:30am (1.25 hours), totaling 33.75 hours. The post is part time, term time only; salary is pro-rata.