EYFS Teaching Assistant Burnley

Justteachers Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Burnley is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support Nursery and Reception pupils in a warm, nurturing environment. This long-term role offers full-time hours and a September start in a primary school setting.

Ideal candidates will have EYFS experience, a solid understanding of the EYFS framework, and be prepared to obtain an Enhanced DBS via the Update Service. Two education-based references are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two education-based references.

Responsibilities

• Support children within Nursery and/or Reception.
• Assist with play-based learning activities.
• Promote confidence, independence, and social development.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources.
• Support observations and assessments.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Proactive

Education

Two references

Job description

About the role:

A warm and welcoming primary school in Burnley is seeking a caring and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team.

This long-term opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young children as they begin their educational journey in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Location: Burnley
Start date: September
Hours: Full-time
Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant – Long-term Support

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children within Nursery and/or Reception
• Assist with play-based learning activities
• Promote confidence, independence, and social development
• Prepare and organise classroom resources
• Support observations and assessments
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working within an EYFS setting
• Understanding of the EYFS framework
• Caring and proactive approach
• Two education-based references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)