EYFS Teaching Assistant: Nurture, Play & Early Learning

Manchester City Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Volunteer leave

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Trade unions

Job summary

Cheetwood Primary School, part of Manchester City Council, is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support EYFS learning through play, language development, and early development. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week), with a salary of £26,427–£26,847 per annum.

You will deliver small-group and 1:1 interventions, foster a safe and inclusive environment, and collaborate with teachers and families to promote curiosity and resilience in young learners.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Level 2 Award
• Experience in EYFS and understanding of child development
• Adaptable, confident, and able to take initiative when working with pupils
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of all pupils
• Positive, patient, proactive, and passionate about early education
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Embodies and models our school values, promoting curiosity, enthusiasm, optimism and respect for diversity
• Holds a current paediatric first aid qualification or has a willingness to undertake appropriate training

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning within EYFS, helping children achieve their early developmental milestones
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 intervention as directed by class teachers
• Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that reflects our ethos and values
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Support behaviour management and uphold the school's values and expectations
• Assist with assessment, observations, and recording of pupils' progress
• Promote our values by encouraging learners to be curious, confident, resilient and open-minded
• Contribute to wider school life and work effectively as part of a committed team

Skills

EYFS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Initiative

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

NVQ level 2 or equivalent childcare qualification

Job description

Cheetwood Primary School, part of Manchester City Council, is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support EYFS learning through play, language development, and early development. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week), with a salary of £26,427–£26,847 per annum.

You will deliver small-group and 1:1 interventions, foster a safe and inclusive environment, and collaborate with teachers and families to promote curiosity and resilience in young learners.