Nurturing EYFS & 1:1 Support TA (Part-Time)

Reed; Thornton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lancashire PD & CPD opportunities

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid training

Supportive school environment

Long-term opportunity for growth

Job summary

Reed is seeking an EYFS & 1:1 Support Teaching Assistant for a part-time, long-term role in the Wyre area. The post combines general EYFS assistance with targeted 1:1 support for a preschool child with additional needs.

The role includes EYFS activities, 1:1 individualised support, safeguarding responsibilities, and occasional KS1 duties, with hours totaling 15 per week and a competitive TA1/TA2 pay grade.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 3-5 in EYFS, nursery, preschool or childcare settings.
• Patient, caring and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Flexibility to support across different age groups when required.
• Desirable: TA Level 2 qualification, experience with additional needs, EYFS knowledge, Paediatric First Aid or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• EYFS Support (10 hours/week): assist the class teacher and EYFS team in delivering activities.
• Provide 1:1 support tailored to the child's needs and help with curriculum access.
• Maintain safe, inclusive learning environments and monitor progress.
• Prepare resources and learning spaces for indoor and outdoor activities.
• Provide KS1 support when required and attend safeguarding training.

Skills

EYFS/3-5 experience

Patient, caring approach

Strong communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding commitment

Flexible across age groups

TA Level 2 desirable

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification

Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable)

Job description

Reed is seeking an EYFS & 1:1 Support Teaching Assistant for a part-time, long-term role in the Wyre area. The post combines general EYFS assistance with targeted 1:1 support for a preschool child with additional needs.

The role includes EYFS activities, 1:1 individualised support, safeguarding responsibilities, and occasional KS1 duties, with hours totaling 15 per week and a competitive TA1/TA2 pay grade.