Eyfs Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Training and development

Potential long-term or permanent role

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd on behalf of a friendly primary school in the PR4 area is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team in Preston. This full-time opportunity offers competitive pay and an immediate start to support children’s learning and wellbeing.

You will work closely with class teachers to provide learning activities, help develop communication and independence, and ensure a safe, engaging classroom environment for young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in Nursery or Reception.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Framework and child development.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience with early years

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Preston (PR4)

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.

The Role

• 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.

The Ideal Candidate

• 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.

What the School Can Offer

• 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.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

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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