EYFS Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Daily, short-term and long-term roles

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Wide network of schools

Potential for permanent opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistants to support Nursery and Reception classes for primary schools across Manchester and surrounding areas.

These roles offer flexible daily, short-term and long-term opportunities with competitive rates and dedicated consultant support. You will help pupils develop communication, confidence and independence during the early stages of their education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in EYFS or primary settings.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach.
• Confident supporting learning through play.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery and Reception.
• Assist with play-based learning and classroom activities.
• Support early phonics, communication and numeracy development.
• Help children develop social skills and independence.
• Support transitions and daily routines.
• Create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher and EYFS team.

Skills

EYFS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Nurturing attitude

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nursery & Reception

Full-Time & Part-Time Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting enthusiastic and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

These roles are ideal for candidates who enjoy working with younger children and are passionate about helping pupils develop their communication, confidence and independence during the early stages of their education.

The Role

• Supporting children across Nursery and Reception
• Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
• Supporting early phonics, communication and numeracy development
• Helping children develop social skills and independence
• Supporting children during transitions and daily routines
• Creating a safe, positive and engaging learning environment
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children in an EYFS or primary setting
• Strong understanding of early childhood development
• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
• Confident supporting learning through play
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and adaptable

Why Work with Aspire People

• Flexible working opportunities
• Daily, short-term and long-term roles
• Competitive daily rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide network of schools
• Potential for permanent opportunities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.