EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Nurture & Thrive

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

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.