EYFS Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Salford is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND in a welcoming SEN primary school. You will work in the Early Years Foundation Stage to assist the class teacher and help create an engaging, safe learning space where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.

This is a full-time temporary role with PAYE daily rates between £95 and £110, dependent on experience and qualifications, with a December 2026 start.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in EYFS/nursery/primary settings.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children in EYFS to develop socially, emotionally and academically through play-based learning.
• Work with the class teacher to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
• Help pupils reach their full potential and respond to individual needs.

Skills

EYFS experience

TEAMWORK

COMMUNICATION

safeguarding

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping young children thrive during the most important stage of their education?

EYFS Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)
Salford
£95 - £110 per day PAYE (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: December 2026

The School and Role

Vision For Education are the exclusive recruitment partner of The LINK Education Trust, a partnership of mainstream and special primary schools in Salford. We offer priority access to vacancies across the Trust, giving opportunities for consistent short and long-term work within their vibrant, inclusive schools.

We are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEN primary school in Salford.

Working within the Early Years Foundation Stage, you will support children with SEND as they develop socially, emotionally and academically through engaging play-based learning. You will work closely with the class teacher to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young children and wants to make a lasting difference during their early learning journey.

Requirements

The desired EYFS Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children in an EYFS, nursery or primary school setting.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

What we offer

As a EYFS Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

Aboutus

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you are an EYFS Teaching Assistant based near Salfordwho can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.