EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Bonds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council are seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years team from January. The role runs for the rest of the academic year and may become permanent. It is a Monday–Friday role, 8:45–3:30, supporting the class teacher to provide a safe and stimulating environment for young learners.

You will help deliver EYFS activities, support children in various group settings, and promote social, emotional, and physical development in a caring, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic attitude.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the class teacher to support children's learning and development.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS curriculum.
• Support children one-to-one, in small groups, and in whole-class activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social skills.
• Create an inclusive environment where all children can thrive.
• Support children with additional needs where required.
• Supervise pupils during indoor and outdoor activities, breaktimes and visits.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience and empathy

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade C/4+)

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Location , PR3

Summary We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team from January. The role is for the rest of the academic year and has the potential to become permanent. The role is working Monday to Friday 8.45-3.30. The successful candidate will support the class teacher in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment that promotes the educational, social, emotional, and physical development of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Key Responsibilities - Support for Pupils

• Work alongside the class teacher to support children's learning and development.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging activities in line with the EYFS curriculum.
• Support children on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, and within whole-class activities.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Help to create an inclusive environment where all children can thrive.
• Support children with additional needs where required.
• Supervise pupils during indoor and outdoor activities, breaktimes, and educational visits.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Knowledge of phonics programmes.

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities statement

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.