Early Years Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible adhoc work

Daily supply roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Chorley is seeking qualified EYFS Teaching Assistants to support primary schools and nursery settings through flexible daily bookings.

This bank role offers part-time opportunities with adhoc assignments, allowing you to choose placements that fit around existing commitments while gaining experience across different educational settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years Qualification (essential).
• Level 3 Early Years Qualification (ideal).
• Previous EYFS, nursery, or primary school experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable approach.
• Strong commitment to supporting young learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children within EYFS classrooms and nursery settings.
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate learning activities.
• Support children's educational, emotional, and social development.
• Promote a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Work effectively with teachers and Early Years practitioners.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are maintained.

Skills

EYFS Experience

Excellent communication

Flexible/adaptable

Dependable

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Job Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Chorley
Length of Role: Adhoc (Daily Bookings)
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Setting Type: Primary and Nursery Settings

An exciting opportunity has arisen for qualified EYFS Teaching Assistants to support primary schools and nursery settings across Chorley through flexible daily bookings.

This bank staff role is particularly suited to individuals seeking part-time employment, flexible working arrangements, or opportunities around existing commitments. You will have the freedom to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle while working in rewarding educational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children within EYFS classrooms and nursery settings.
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate learning activities.
• Support children's educational, emotional, and social development.
• Promote a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Work effectively with teachers and Early Years practitioners.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are maintained.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years Qualification (essential).
• Level 3 Early Years Qualification (ideal).
• Previous EYFS, nursery, or primary school experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable approach.
• Strong commitment to supporting young learners.

Benefits

• £14.25 per hour.
• Flexible adhoc assignments and daily supply work.
• Opportunities within a variety of schools and nurseries.
• Valuable experience across different educational settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team.

If you have a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification and are looking for flexible EYFS Teaching Assistant work in Chorley.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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