EYFS Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Shocklach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency seeks a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to support young learners in Shocklach, Cheshire. The role involves assisting with activities, promoting social and emotional development, and building positive relationships within the classroom. The school prioritizes a nurturing environment. Full-time contract starting January 2026 offers pay of £90-£100 a day, highlighting a supportive working atmosphere and potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Support from the recruitment team

Opportunity for permanent placement

Ethical and transparent recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children's social, emotional and language development.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Patience, positivity, and a genuine investment in children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the Early Years environment.
• Assist with child-initiated and adult-led activities.
• Help create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

Skills

Experience supporting children in EYFS

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Gentle and encouraging approach

Ability to support learning through play

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant - January 2026 Start

Location: Shocklach, Cheshire West

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full Time

Pay: £90 - £100 per day

Working in Partnership with a Wonderful Cheshire Primary School Via Astro Education - Ethical. Transparent. School-Led Recruitment.

Astro Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a warm, nurturing and community-focused primary school in Shocklach, Cheshire to recruit a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant for a January 2026 start.

If you're passionate about Early Years, love watching young children grow and develop, and want to work with an agency that genuinely values and supports its staff, this is the perfect opportunity.

Why Join This Lovely Cheshire School?

The school is known for its family-centred ethos, strong Christian values, and nurturing environment where every child is treated as an individual. You'll be joining a close-knit team who put relationships, kindness and curiosity at the heart of learning.

This role is EYFS-focused, working closely with the class teacher and supporting the youngest learners as they take their first steps in education.

Why Work With Astro Education in Cheshire?

• Ethical, transparent and school-led, no inflated fees or hidden costs
• Led by a former Headteacher of 16 years, who understands schools AND staff
• We put people before profit, always
• You're supported from the moment you apply until long after you start
• We save schools thousands compared to traditional agencies, strengthening long-term partnerships
• When you work with Astro, you join our extended family of teachers and support staff across Cheshire and beyond.

The Role

• Support learning across the Early Years environment
• Assist with child-initiated and adult-led activities
• Promote children's social, emotional and language development
• Work 1:1, in small groups and with the whole class
• Help create a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment
• Support the teacher with observations, progress notes and evidence gathering
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Contribute to the school's warm, inclusive ethos every day

This is an ideal role for someone with a passion for Early Years, creativity, and a nurturing approach.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children in EYFS (school or nursery-based)
• A gentle, encouraging and proactive approach
• Good communication and team-working skills
• Ability to support learning through play, exploration and early literacy/number skills
• Someone who is patient, positive and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing and development

Pay & Contract Details

• Start date: January 2026
• Pay: £90-£100 per day, depending on experience
• Contract: Term-time, long-term role
• Location: Shocklach, Cheshire West
• Full support throughout from Darren and the Astro team
• The opportunity for it to become permanent

How to Apply (via Astro Education)

If you're passionate about Early Years and want to work with an agency that values honesty, relationships and people, we'd love to hear from you