EYFS Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistants to support nurseries and reception classes across Manchester. You will help with play-based learning, phonics and early numeracy while promoting confidence and independence in young learners.

The role offers flexible daily rates, opportunities for daily, short-term and long-term placements, and support from a dedicated Aspire People consultant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Early childhood development

Patient and nurturing

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

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