Impactful Early Years TA: Support Reception to Thrive

Teaching Personnel; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training opportunities

Long-term/permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Worthing from September 2026. This full-time role supports children transitioning from nursery into Reception, helping them develop confidence, independence and essential early literacy and numeracy skills.

The ideal candidate will have Early Years experience, be patient and caring, and work well with teachers, pupils and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills is essential.
• Patient, caring and passionate about supporting young learners.

Responsibilities

• Support Reception-aged children as they settle into school life.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning activities.
• Help children develop social, emotional, communication, and early literacy and numeracy skills.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Skills

Early Years experience

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Level 2 Childcare

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Worthing from September 2026. This full-time role supports children transitioning from nursery into Reception, helping them develop confidence, independence and essential early literacy and numeracy skills.

The ideal candidate will have Early Years experience, be patient and caring, and work well with teachers, pupils and parents.