EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nursery & Reception

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & part-time roles

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across multiple schools

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced EYFS Teaching Assistants to support nursery and Reception classes across Manchester.

You will assist with play-based learning, early phonics, and numeracy, helping create a safe, stimulating environment where young children can develop at their own pace. Roles available on full-time or part-time contracts with competitive daily pay, and dedicated consultant support across several primary schools.

Qualifications

• Recent UK primary or early years classroom experience.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and development stages.
• Experience supporting play-based learning and early phonics.
• Patient, nurturing approach with children.
• Ability to build positive relationships and manage routines.
• Eligible to work in the UK and safeguarding checks will apply.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursery and Reception classrooms.
• Assist with engaging, play-based activities.
• Support early phonics, communication and numeracy.
• Encourage social, emotional and personal development.
• Create stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Observe children's engagement and feed back to staff.
• Support daily routines, transitions and behaviour.
• Work closely with the class teacher and EYFS team.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Phonics support

Numeracy support

Play-based learning

Child development

Relationship building

Class routines support

Education

Level 2 EYFS TA

Level 3 EYFS TA

Early Years qualification

Job description

EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT - NURSERY & RECEPTION

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced EYFS Teaching Assistants to support nursery and Reception classes within primary schools across Manchester.

These roles are ideal for nurturing and enthusiastic practitioners who understand the importance of early childhood development and enjoy helping young children build the foundations for future learning.

You will support children through play-based activities, early communication, phonics and numeracy, helping create a safe and stimulating environment where every child can develop at their own pace.

THE ROLE:

• Supporting children within Nursery and Reception classrooms
• Assisting with engaging, play-based learning activities
• Supporting early phonics, communication and language development
• Encouraging early numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Supporting children's social, emotional and personal development
• Helping create stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Observing children's engagement and feeding back to teaching staff
• Supporting daily routines, transitions and positive behaviour
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has recent experience working within a UK primary school or early years setting
• Understands the EYFS framework and stages of child development
• Has experience supporting play-based learning
• Is confident encouraging early communication, phonics and numeracy
• Has a patient, creative and nurturing approach
• Can build positive relationships with young children
• Is confident supporting classroom routines and children's independence

A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous.

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a range of primary schools

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.