Early Years Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Droylsden, Greater Manchester. The role covers Early Years and Reception with tailored SEN support, fostering academic and social development in a full academic year.

The successful candidate will help deliver engaging activities, support routines and build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly within EYFS.
• Experience supporting children with SEN in an educational or care-based setting.
• Patient, caring and committed to helping children reach their full potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within Early Years and Reception classrooms.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils who require additional assistance.
• Work closely with children with SEN needs to access the curriculum effectively.
• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Job description

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Droylsden is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis for the full academic year.

This rewarding opportunity involves supporting pupils across Early Years and Reception, alongside providing tailored support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive learning environment and supporting children's academic, social and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within Early Years and Reception classrooms.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils who require additional assistance.

• Work closely with children with a range of SEN needs, helping them access the curriculum effectively.

• Assist in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.

• Encourage children's independence, confidence and wellbeing.

• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines.

• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children, particularly within EYFS.

• Have experience supporting children with SEN in either an educational or care-based setting.

• Be patient, caring and committed to helping children reach their full potential.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independent.

• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

• Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.