EYFS Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Hulme, Manchester. You will support the learning, development and wellbeing of children in the Early Years setting.

Working closely with the class teacher, you will deliver engaging activities, support individual children and small groups, and help create a positive, safe learning environment that encourages confidence and good relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS
• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Caring, patient and nurturing approach

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development across the EYFS curriculum
• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities
• Provide support to individuals and small groups
• Encourage confidence, independence and social development
• Assist with classroom organization and a positive learning environment
• Promote positive behaviour and good relationships in the classroom
• Ensure pupil safety and wellbeing at all times

Skills

EYFS experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Hulme, Manchester (M15)

Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm

Start Date: 21/09/2026

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in the Hulme area of Manchester (M15).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who has previous experience working within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is looking to become part of a supportive and nurturing school environment.

The Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support the learning, development and wellbeing of children within the Early Years setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children with their learning and development across the EYFS curriculum.
• Working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Providing support to individual children and small groups where required.
• Encouraging children's confidence, independence and social development.
• Supporting with classroom organisation and creating a positive learning environment.
• Helping to promote positive behaviour and good relationships within the classroom.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working within EYFS.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Be caring, patient and nurturing in their approach.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be enthusiastic, proactive and committed to supporting pupils to reach their full potential.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and children's developmental needs.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive Primary School environment.
• A dedicated and friendly staff team.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to children's early education.
• Full-time, consistent working hours, Monday-Friday.
• The opportunity to develop your experience within an EYFS setting.