Early Years Teaching Assistant Skipton

Justteachers Ltd; Skipton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Skipton from October half term 2026.

This is a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing long-term basis. The successful candidate will support children within the Early Years setting, helping to create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where pupils can thrive.

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Two education or school-based references.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging Early Years activities and learning opportunities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to promote learning and development.
• Assist with the assessment and monitoring of pupils’ progress.
• Help to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development.

Skills

Enthusiastic and caring

EYFS knowledge

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Skipton from October half term 2026. This is a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing long-term basis.

The successful candidate will support children within the Early Years setting, helping to create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where pupils can thrive. The school is recognised for its supportive staff team, child-centred approach, and commitment to providing high-quality early years education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of engaging Early Years activities and learning opportunities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to promote learning and development.
• Assist with the assessment and monitoring of pupils’ progress.
• Help to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development.

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Two education or school-based references.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.