Teaching Assistant – EYFS

Engage Partners Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Immediate start

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a Good with Outstanding potential primary school in Oldham for an immediate start. You will support Nursery or Reception, help lead phonics and numeracy groups, and track early milestones with classroom teachers.

The role offers full-time term-time hours, paid weekly via PAYE, and a collaborative SLT committed to staff wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting (Nursery or Reception).
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and early literacy/phonics schemes.
• Energetic, warm, patient, and creative approach to child development.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous provision and play-based learning in EYFS.
• Lead small groups for Read Write Inc./phonics and basic numeracy.
• Assist with observation, assessment, and recording pupil progress.

Skills

EYFS experience

Phonics support

Observation & assessment

Childcare qualification

Education

CACHE Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant – 'Good' Primary School Striving for 'Outstanding' | Oldham

Pay: £95.00 per day

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term-Time Only)

Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years practitioner who thrives in a playful, nurturing environment?

Engage Education is searching for a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Oldham for an immediate start. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted and actively striving for 'Outstanding', this school boasts a truly fantastic Senior Leadership Team (SLT) that values, supports, and invests in its staff.

About the Role

Working within Nursery or Reception, you will play an active role in creating a rich, inspiring learning environment where young children can explore, build confidence, and flourish. You will support whole-class continuous provision, lead small phonics and numeracy focus groups, and work closely with class teachers to track early milestones.

Why this role stands out

• Fantastic Leadership: Work under an approachable, visionary SLT that champions staff well-being and professional growth.
• Ambitious Environment: Join an Ofsted 'Good' school on an exciting journey toward 'Outstanding'.
• Immediate Start: Jump into a stable, full-time term-time role straight away.
• Competitive Pay: Paid weekly via PAYE with clear, transparent daily rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting continuous provision and play-based learning across indoor and outdoor EYFS settings.
• Leading small group interventions in Early Reading, Phonics (e.g., Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle), and basic Numeracy.
• Assisting with observation, assessment, and recording pupil progress on early learning profiles.
• Fostering independence, self-care skills, and personal, social, and emotional development (PSED).
• Ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment for all early learners.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification preferred (e.g., CACHE Level 3 in Early Years).
• Experience: Hands-on experience working within an Early Years setting (Nursery or Reception) in a school or private nursery.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and early literacy/phonics schemes.
• Attributes: Energetic, warm, patient, and creative with a genuine passion for early childhood development.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for an immediate check).
• Full eligibility to work in the UK with professional references covering the last two years.
• Available for an immediate, full-time start.

All applicants will undergo thorough safeguarding and vetting checks in line with DfE standards.