EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive school environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Burnley seeks an EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide personalised support to a pupil within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The role involves collaboration with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external professionals to enable access to learning and social-emotional development. The ideal candidate will have EYFS experience, a patient, nurturing approach and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in EYFS or early years settings.
• Ability to support children with SEN, autism, speech and language needs.
• Patient, adaptable and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil in EYFS.
• Implement strategies and interventions for individual needs.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Support learning through play-based activities and structured teaching.
• Build trusting relationships while promoting independence.
• Monitor progress and feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Support during classroom activities, outdoor learning and transitions.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience in EYFS

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patient and nurturing

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school and provide personalised support to a child within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

This rewarding role involves working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external professionals to ensure the pupil can access learning, develop socially and emotionally, and thrive within the school environment.

EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnley
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil in EYFS.
• Implement strategies and interventions to support the child's individual needs.
• Encourage the child's communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Support learning through play-based activities and structured teaching sessions.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil while promoting independence.
• Monitor and record progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Support the child during classroom activities, outdoor learning and transitions throughout the school day.
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children within EYFS or early years settings.
• Knowledge of supporting children with additional needs, including SEN, Autism, speech and language needs, or behavioural challenges.
• A patient, adaptable and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with children, staff and parents.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

If you are passionate about supporting young children and helping them achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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.
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