Reception Teaching Assistant L3

Key Stage Teacher Supply; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

PAYE paid weekly

Long‑term stability

Access to CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

£150 refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Key Stage Teacher Supply is seeking a proactive and supportive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Burnley supporting pupils across EYFS.

This is a full time, ongoing position, working closely with the class teacher to support pupils in Reception. The successful candidate will assist lesson delivery, encourage pupil engagement and help maintain an inclusive learning environment within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children (school-based required).
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school setting (EYFS).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation.
• Support behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience and proactive approach

Job description

Key Stage Teacher Supply isseekinga proactive and supportive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school inBurnley supporting pupils acrossEYFS.

This is afull time,ongoing position, working closely with the class teacher to support pupilsin Reception.

This school is a place where learning matters, they encourage all children to be confident in themselves and see themselves as learners. They nurture curiosity and creativity through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum.

Primary Teaching Assistant benefits:

• Competitivehourly rate from £14.25 per hour
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long‑term stability
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Primary Teaching Assistant role requirements:

• Previous experience working with children (school-based required)
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school setting
• Understanding of the primary curriculum (EYFS)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, proactive and supportive approach
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will:

• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation
• Support behaviour management using positive strategies
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople, andexpect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds andexperiences, andare happy to make reasonable adjustments whererequired.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent