Reception Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time, term-time position

Supportive school environment

Dedicated consultant support

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Preston is seeking a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to support learning in a friendly primary school. You will work with the class teacher to support children in the EYFS.

This full-time, term-time role offers competitive weekly pay, safeguarding training, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant childcare or education-related qualification.
• Experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs.
• Confidence delivering phonics interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing general classroom support within a Reception class.
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Assisting with phonics sessions and early literacy activities.
• Supporting children with speech and language development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and social development.
• Working with small groups and individuals to help achieve learning goals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Relevant childcare or education-related qualification

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant - Fulwood, Preston

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Fulwood, Preston.

Role Overview

As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will provide general classroom support, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment for young learners. You will work closely with the class teacher to support children's development across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general classroom support within a Reception class
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
• Assisting with the delivery of phonics sessions and early literacy activities
• Supporting children with speech and language development
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and social development
• Working with small groups and individual pupils to help them achieve their learning goals

Requirements

• Hold a relevant childcare or education-related qualification
• Have experience working within an Early Years setting
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• Have experience supporting children with speech and language needs
• Be confident supporting the delivery of phonics interventions
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be passionate about supporting young children in their educational journey
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-time, term-time position
• Supportive school environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's early education
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• This advert is for a temporary position.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. Full assistance provided.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.