Early Years Teaching Assistant

Emerald Teaching LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Teaching LTD seeks an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children in EYFS, helping them reach developmental milestones through play and structured activities. You will assist teachers, foster social and communication skills, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom.

Ideal candidates bring a caring, patient approach, strong teamwork, and safeguarding awareness. Opportunities across primary and early years settings with ongoing team support are available in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and teamwork are essential.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach is important.
• Understanding safeguarding and child development is beneficial.
• Experience with young children is desirable but not essential.
• A positive, supportive attitude helps in EYFS settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children within EYFS to help them reach developmental milestones.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging activities through play and structured learning.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, and communication development.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support where required.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring, patient, enthusiastic

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to help them achieve their developmental milestones.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities through play and structured learning.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and communication development.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children on a one-to-one basis or in small groups where required.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery, early years, or primary school setting is desirable but not essential.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child development.

What Emerald Teaching Offers You

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Opportunities across a variety of primary schools and early years settings.
• Access to free training.
• Ongoing support from our experienced team.