Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly wages

Free training

Golden Ticket £500

Pension scheme

Enhanced DBS support

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years/Year 1 team at a primary school in Eccleston, Cheshire. You will support high-quality teaching through play, phonics sessions, and early numeracy, while observing progress to inform next steps.

Applicants should have EYFS knowledge, experience in early years or KS1, and an enhanced DBS with safeguarding training. The role offers weekly pay and access to ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the EYFS Framework and Development Matters.
• Experience supporting children in early years or KS1 settings.
• Knowledge of supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
• Ability to promote the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning through high-quality interactions.
• Evidence-informed practice and commitment to professional development.
• High expectations for every child and inclusive practice.
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching through purposeful play, adult-led learning, and continuous provision.
• Promoting communication and language development through interactions and vocabulary.
• Delivering phonics and early numeracy sessions.
• Observing, assessing and recording children’s progress for next steps.
• Supporting children with SLCN, SEND and other needs, adapting provision.
• Promoting independence, self-regulation and school readiness through routines.
• Creating an enabling learning environment reflecting children’s interests.
• Collaborating with families and external professionals to support development.
• Contributing to self-evaluation and continuous improvement.

Skills

EYFS Framework

SLCN knowledge

Early years / KS1 experience

Phonics knowledge

Observation & assessment

Inclusion & safeguarding

Job description

Job Title: Reception Teaching Assistant

Location: Cheshire, North West England

Employment Type: Temporary | Term Time

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Reception Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years/Year 1 team at a popular, voluntary aided primary school in Eccleston, Cheshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support high-quality early years education within a welcoming village setting, working closely with teachers to foster confident, resilient, and independent learners. Vetro also has a range of other job opportunities available across the Wirral, in a variety of settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting high-quality teaching through purposeful play, adult-led learning, and well-planned continuous provision indoors and outdoors.
• Promoting children's communication and language development through high-quality interactions, sustained shared thinking, and rich vocabulary.
• Delivering systematic synthetic phonics and early mathematics sessions to support early literacy and numeracy skills.
• Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress to inform next steps in learning.
• Supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), SEND, and other additional needs, adapting provision as required.
• Promoting children’s independence, self-regulation, and school readiness through consistent routines and high expectations.
• Contributing to an enabling learning environment that reflects children’s interests and supports all areas of development.
• Working collaboratively with families and external professionals to support children’s overall development.
• Contributing to self-evaluation and continuous improvement to maintain high standards of provision.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and Development Matters.
• Experience supporting children within early years or KS1 settings.
• Knowledge of supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
• Ability to promote the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning through high-quality interactions.
• Evidence-informed practice and a commitment to professional development.
• High expectations for every child and a dedication to inclusive practice.
• An enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding training.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with weekly wages and no payroll charges
• Support from an education-led consultant with a personal approach
• Free training opportunities to enhance your skills
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500
• 24-hour online registration with enhanced DBS check
• Holiday pay (weekly or in a holiday pot)
• Contributed pension scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.