Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in the TS14 area, starting in November 2026. This full-time role focuses on supporting early years learners in Reception, aiding language, literacy and numeracy development and encouraging play-based learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging activities, monitor progress, support children with daily routines and help create a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or early years setting.
• Experience supporting children in Reception, Nursery or EYFS.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant or early years qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.
• Confidence supporting early communication, language, phonics and numeracy development.
• Caring, patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children and school staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow the class teacher's guidance and work

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities within the Reception classroom.
• Provide general classroom support to help children access learning and develop key early learning skills.
• Support individual children and small groups with early literacy, phonics, communication, language and numeracy activities.
• Encourage children's social, emotional and personal development.
• Support learning through play-based activities and practical experiences.
• Help children develop independence with daily routines, including dressing, tidying and managing their belongings.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage children to follow classroom routines.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays and learning resources.
• Support children during transitions, outdoor learning and daily activities.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet children's individual learning needs.
• Provide additional support to children who may need extra help with their learning or development.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider school team to monitor and support children's progress.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and encourage effective communication and teamwork.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

EYFS support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

TA or EYFS qualification

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Location: TS14 Area (Guisborough and surrounding areas)
Salary: £14.24 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Phase: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - Reception
Start Date: November 2026

About the Role

Vision for Education is looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time basis within a welcoming Reception classroom in the TS14 area, starting in November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, committed and adaptable Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children's learning, development and wellbeing during the early stages of their education.

You will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide general classroom support, helping children develop their early communication, language, social skills, confidence, independence and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children feel confident to explore, learn and develop through play-based and structured activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities within the Reception classroom.

• Provide general classroom support to help children access learning and develop key early learning skills.

• Support individual children and small groups with early literacy, phonics, communication, language and numeracy activities.

• Encourage children's social, emotional and personal development.

• Support learning through play-based activities and practical experiences.

• Help children develop independence with daily routines, including dressing, tidying and managing their belongings.

• Promote positive behaviour and encourage children to follow classroom routines.

• Assist with classroom preparation, displays and learning resources.

• Support children during transitions, outdoor learning and daily activities.

• Adapt resources and activities to meet children's individual learning needs.

• Provide additional support to children who may need extra help with their learning or development.

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider school team to monitor and support children's progress.

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.

• Build positive relationships with children and encourage effective communication and teamwork.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school or early years setting is desirable.

• Experience supporting children in Reception, Nursery or the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) would be advantageous.

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or early years qualification is desirable but not essential.

• An understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.

• Confidence supporting early communication, language, phonics and numeracy development.

• A caring, patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach.

• The ability to build positive relationships with young children and school staff.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• The ability to follow the class teacher's guidance and work