Early Years EYFS Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Didsbury, supporting the Reception cohort from September. You will work closely with pupils presenting with emerging barriers to learning and support them to thrive within a play-based and adult-led classroom.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2/3 in Early Years or Childcare, EYFS experience, and a compassionate approach to helping children, including those with Autism or SEND.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Recent experience supporting children in EYFS in a primary school or private nursery.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• Patient and nurturing, with the ability to build strong relationships with young children.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, learning needs or SEND is desirable.
• Committed to helping every child have a positive start to school.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emerging SEND needs and barriers to learning.
• Enable pupils to access learning through play-based and adult-led activities.
• Develop positive peer relationships, communication and social interaction skills.
• Build confidence, independence and resilience in the classroom.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure each child gets necessary support.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Relationship building

Teamwork with teachers

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Are you an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children make the very best start to their education?

Aspire People are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Didsbury to recruit a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their Reception team from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the school's new Reception cohort, working closely with a number of pupils who are presenting with emerging barriers to learning. While no EHCPs are currently in place, the successful candidate will be confident supporting children with a range of additional needs, including suspected Autism and moderate learning difficulties, helping them to thrive within the classroom environment.

The Role

• Support children with emerging SEND needs and additional barriers to learning.
• Enable pupils to access learning through play-based and adult-led activities.
• Develop positive peer relationships, communication and social interaction skills.
• Build confidence, independence and resilience within the classroom.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure every child receives the support they need to flourish.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Has recent experience supporting children within an EYFS setting in either a primary school or private nursery.
• Has a sound understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• Is patient, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with young children.
• Has experience supporting children with Autism, learning needs or SEND (desirable but not essential).
• Is committed to helping every child achieve a positive and successful start to school.

The School

This is a welcoming and supportive primary school with an excellent Early Years team and a strong commitment to inclusion. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child feels safe, valued and able to reach their full potential.

• A full-time role (Monday-Friday, term time only).
• Working hours of 8:20am-3:30pm.
• A long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
• Excellent support from an experienced leadership and Early Years team.
• On-site parking.
• Excellent public transport links, with nearby bus routes and easy access from local Metrolink stops.

If you are a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant looking to secure a rewarding long-term role where you can make a genuine difference during children's first year of school, we would love to hear from you.