EYFS Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-to-day supply

Flexible availability

Longer-term placements

Dedicated consultant

Competitive pay

Professional development

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children in early years settings across Bury. You will assist with structured activities, play-based learning, phonics and early maths, helping children develop confidence and essential communication skills.

You will work closely with experienced practitioners, creating a safe and stimulating environment while supporting classroom routines and individual needs.

Qualifications

• Previous Early Years experience is desirable.
• Candidates with nursery, childcare or relevant youth work experience may also be suitable.
• Patient, energetic and comfortable in a busy classroom.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children during play and structured learning
• Helping develop communication and language
• Supporting early phonics and literacy
• Encouraging early mathematical development
• Assisting with classroom routines
• Working closely with the class teacher

Skills

Early Years experience

Phonics support

Child development

Structured activities

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Bury

Are you passionate about helping young children learn and develop? Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting Teaching Assistants for Early Years settings across Bury. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced Early Years practitioners and support children as they develop their communication, social skills, confidence and early academic understanding.

You could be supporting children through structured activities, play-based learning, phonics, early mathematics and everyday classroom routines. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and able to create positive relationships with young children while maintaining a safe and stimulating environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting children during play and structured learning
• Helping develop communication and language
• Supporting early phonics and literacy
• Encouraging early mathematical development
• Helping children develop independence
• Assisting with classroom routines
• Supporting children who require additional help
• Working closely with the class teacher

Previous Early Years experience is desirable, although candidates with nursery, childcare or relevant youth work experience may also be suitable.

You should be patient, energetic and comfortable working in a busy classroom where children are learning through a combination of structured activities and exploration.

Benefits

• day-to-day supply
• giving you flexibility around your availability
• alongside longer-term placements for those looking for a more consistent role
• a dedicated consultant
• competitive pay
• access to professional development opportunities

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