Reception Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring Reception Teaching Assistant to join the EYFS team in Burnley. You will support the Reception Teacher, helping children begin their school journey with engaging activities and a nurturing environment.

The role is on a supply basis for a long-term placement with hours 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, starting ASAP or 2nd November 2026. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an EYFS setting.
• Strong understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the Reception classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and development.
• Assist with phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics activities.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Help create and maintain a positive, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record children's progress when required.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Support safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Warm and patient approach

Education

Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team. This is an exciting opportunity to support children as they begin their school journey, helping them to develop academically, socially and emotionally in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Reception Teacher to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, independence and a love of learning.

Location: Burnley
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Contract Type: Supply basis – long-term
Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday
Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 or ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the Reception classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and development.
• Assist with the delivery of phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics activities.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Help to create and maintain a positive, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record children's progress when required.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Support children's welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with young children, ideally within an EYFS setting.
• A good understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A warm, nurturing and patient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• A commitment to inclusion and supporting all children to achieve their potential.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (desirable).

We Can Offer

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• A supportive and dedicated EYFS team.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to children's lives.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.

Safeguarding Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.