EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Bispham is looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025. The role includes supporting the EYFS team, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for children aged 3-5 years. Candidates should have relevant experience, a Level 2 qualification, and knowledge of Phonics. This is a temporary full-time position with the potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Support for DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in Nursery, EYFS or a Primary School setting.
• Available for full-time work.
• Passionate about the Early Years Sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Early Years Team in creating a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Assist the class teacher with EYFS activities and resources.
• Work closely with the youngest learners.

Skills

Experience in Nursery

Enthusiastic about Early Years

Knowledge of Phonics

Education

Level 2 qualified or above

Job description

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• Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8.45am-3.30pm)
• Bispham (FY2)

The school:

A primary school in Bispham (FY2) are looking for an Early Years (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025. The additional teaching assistant is needed to provide additional support to the current Early Years Team. The EYFS classroom has a fantastic range of resources, providing the children with a wide range of opportunities in the classroom and in outdoor provisions.

The Role:

This role is on a long-term supply basis, with the possibility of being made permanent in the future. You would be needed on a full-time basis (8:45am – 3.30pm). As the successful applicant, you will play a vital role in supporting their youngest learners, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and fun learning environment. You’ll work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team! The Head Teacher is keen to find a candidate with confidence in their knowledge of Phonics and the EYFS framework.

You will need to hold the following;

• Experience in Nursery, EYFS or a Primary School setting
• Available for full time work
• Enthusiastic and passionate about the Early Years Sector
• Level 2 qualified or above
• Knowledge of Phonics

Ready to apply?

Please apply and upload an up to date version of your CV and the relevant consultant will be in touch!

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