EYFS Teaching Assistant: Nursery & Reception (Play-Based)

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

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.