EYFS & 1:1 Support TA - Nurturing Early Years Assistant

Reed; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lancashire CPD opportunities

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid training

Job summary

Reed is seeking an EYFS & 1:1 Support Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in the Wyre area. The role blends general EYFS support with targeted 1:1 help for a preschool child with additional needs, available immediately or from September.

The post is part-time (15 hours per week) with days and pattern agreed with the Headteacher. Ideal candidates will have EYFS experience, strong communication, safeguarding commitment, and flexibility across ages. Training opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 3-5 in EYFS/nursery/preschool.
• Patient, caring and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Flexibility to support across different age groups when required.
• Desirable: Level 2 TA, EYFS knowledge, Paediatric First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide EYFS support by assisting the class teacher and EYFS team with engaging activities.
• Deliver both adult-led and child-initiated learning to support development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and social development.
• Observe progress and contribute to developmental records.
• Prepare resources and learning environments for indoor and outdoor activities.
• Provide 1:1 support for a preschool child with additional needs and tailor approaches accordingly.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of all children and assist across KS1 when required.

Skills

EYFS support

1:1 support

patience and care

communication skills

teamwork

safeguarding

flexibility across age groups

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (desirable)

EYFS knowledge (desirable)

Job description

Reed is seeking an EYFS & 1:1 Support Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in the Wyre area. The role blends general EYFS support with targeted 1:1 help for a preschool child with additional needs, available immediately or from September.

The post is part-time (15 hours per week) with days and pattern agreed with the Headteacher. Ideal candidates will have EYFS experience, strong communication, safeguarding commitment, and flexibility across ages. Training opportunities offered.