EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 1,963,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional dev

DBS check provided

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant in the PR4 area to join the Early Years team. You will support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage, assist with interactive activities and help create a safe, stimulating learning environment.

The role requires experience with Nursery/Reception, knowledge of EYFS, and a patient, enthusiastic approach. A long-term or permanent path may arise with ongoing training and school support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Nursery or Reception children.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child development.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic approach with a passion for helping children learn.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Assist with interactive learning activities and continuous provision.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence.
• Provide 1:1 support and small-group assistance where required.
• Help maintain a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Early years experience

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Childcare qualification (NVQ/CACHE Level 2/3)

Job description

Full-Time Opportunity | £14.25 - £15.00 per hour | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting young children during the most important stages of their development? Teaching Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a friendly and inclusive primary school in the PR4 area seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a nurturing school environment where learning is encouraged through exploration, creativity, and play. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing both inside and outside the classroom.

• Supporting children across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Assisting with interactive learning activities and continuous provision.
• Encouraging communication, confidence, and independence.
• Providing support on a 1:1 basis and within small groups where required.
• Helping to maintain a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.

• Previous experience working with children in Nursery or Reception.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Framework and child development.
• A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

• Hourly rate of £14.25 - £15.00, depending on experience.
• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Potential for a long-term or permanent position.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact during children's early education journey.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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