Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYFS)

Cheetwood Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheetwood Primary School in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team, supporting early development through play and communication.

We value curiosity, teamwork and safeguarding, and we look for a candidate who is adaptable, confident and proactive in guiding pupils. The role focuses on delivering high-quality learning, assessment and inclusive practice within a supportive school ethos.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent Level 2 Award).
• Experience in EYFS and understanding of child development.
• Adaptable, confident and proactive when working with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching in EYFS and aid early development milestones.
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 intervention as directed by class teachers.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment reflecting the school's ethos.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support behaviour management and uphold school values.
• Assist with assessment, observations and recording pupil progress.
• Encourage curiosity, resilience and openness to learning.
• Contribute to wider school life as part of a committed team.

Skills

Adaptable

Confident

Initiative

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

CheetwoodPrimary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2Teaching Assistant to joinour supportive and nurturing team. The successful candidate will primarily workwithin our Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS), supportinghigh-quality learning through play, communication, and early development.

Ourschool ethos, “LearnTogether, Grow Together,” underpins everything we do. We areproud of our pupil-led values, which guide our learning community: we encourageour children to be curious, hopeful, empowered, enthusiastic, tolerant, willing totry, optimistic, original and diverse. We are looking for a TAwho will champion and model these values every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning within EYFS, helpingchildren achieve their early developmental milestones.
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 intervention as directed by classteachers.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment thatreflects our ethos and values.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents andcolleagues.
• Support behaviour management and uphold the school’s values andexpectations.
• Assist with assessment, observations, and recording of pupils’progress.
• Promote our values by encouraging learners to be curious,confident, resilient and open-minded.
• Contribute to wider school life and work effectively as part of acommitted team.

We are looking for someone who:

• ALevel 2 Certificatein Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools(or an equivalent Level 2 Award)
• Has experience working within EYFS and a good understanding ofchild development.
• Is adaptable, confident, and able to take initiative when workingwith pupils.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of allpupils.
• Is positive, patient, proactive, and passionate about earlyeducation.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Embodies and models our school values, promoting curiosity,enthusiasm, optimism and respect for diversity.
• Holds a current paediatric first aid qualification or has awillingness to undertake appropriate training.