EYFS Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for passionate Early Years Practitioners, Special Support Assistants, and Nursery Practitioners across Wigan, Leigh, and Westhoughton. The role offers various contract types including full-time, part-time, and term-time positions. Candidates will enhance their career in a supportive environment with access to CPD courses. This position is perfect for those dedicated to making a real difference in young children's lives.

Benefits

Access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Tailored working arrangements

High rates of pay

Agency worker regulation protection

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Early Years children is essential.
• SEN experience would be an advantage.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Assist in the preparation of learning environments.
• Engage with children and provide feedback to parents.

Skills

Experience of working with Early Years children

SEN experience

Experience in a relevant classroom environment

Education

Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances

Legal right to work in the UK

Job description

Early Years Practitioners, Special Support Assistants, Nursery Practitioners

Location: Opportunities across various Nurseries and Primary Schools across Westhoughton, Wigan and Leigh

Start Date: January 2026

Contract Type: Various options available - Full-Time, Part-Time, Term-Time

Do you find joy in helping little ones learn and grow? Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in a child's formative years? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our network of vibrant nurseries and primary schools across Wigan, Leigh and Westhoughton as Early Years Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to embark on a career as an EYFS Teaching Assistant (EYFS TA), Early Years Teaching Assistant (EY TA), or Nursery Practitioner. You will be placed at a setting local to you that matches your availability and professional development plan.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Early Years children
• SEN experience would be an advantage.
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.
• Agency worker regulation protected!
• Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

For more information contact Lindsey on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) / (url removed)

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!