TA2 EYFS fixed term until 31st of August 2027

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD

On-site parking

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for EYFS on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. You will work under the teacher to deliver early years programmes, support pupils including those with special needs, and help maintain accurate records.

You will contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practices within a supportive school environment. The role requires understanding of the EYFS curriculum, strong teamwork, and willingness to engage in first aid training if

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NQF Level 2.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals in the classroom.
• Ability to use relevant technology.
• Understanding of the national/foundation stage curriculum and related learning programmes/strategies.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to plan and make accurate records of learning and development.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support for pupils: work with groups under the supervision of the teacher, deliver programmes of work and ILPs.
• Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Provide regular feedback on children's progress to the class teacher and file records.
• Attend to children's personal needs, pastoral, social, health, hygiene and welfare matters.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and promote inclusion and independence.
• Occasionally supervise whole classes as required.
• Support for teachers: clerical/admin tasks, preparation of classrooms and data records.
• Assist in development and implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain relationships with parents/carers and report information to the teacher.
• Monitor and record pupil progress as directed.
• Support the curriculum: assist with ICT use, planning cycles and resource management.
• Support for the school: adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies, collaborate as a team, and supervise activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Numeracy & literacy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Classroom roles understanding

Technology use

Curriculum knowledge

Child development basics

Learning records planning

First aid willingness

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification

Job description

TA2 EYFS fixed term until 31st of August 2027

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age

Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)

Completion of the Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to work as part of a team

An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom

Ability to use relevant technology

Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

Basic understanding of child development and learning

Ability to plan and make accurate records of learning and development

Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate

What the school offers its staff

Employee Assistance Programme, CPD, on site parking

Further details about the role

Support for pupils:

To work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and implementation of ILPs

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Give regular feedback on children's progress to the class teacher and file records

Attend to children's personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters

Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

To occasionally supervise whole classes as required

Support for Teachers:

Provide curricular clerical/admin support, eg. photocopying, making lists, collection of monies

Under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom for lessons and clear afterwards, as appropriate.

Undertake pupil record keeping and updating records, information and data, producing reports as required.

Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour management strategies.

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher.

Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupil's work

Support for the Curriculum:

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/programmes, including those linked to local and national learning strategies. Adjusting activities according to pupil responses and recording achievement and progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
• Assist in the whole planning cycle, including the contribution to the development of lesson/work plans and managing and preparing resources.

Support for the School:

• Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
• Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.
• Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.