Early Years Teaching Assistant
Job description
EYFS Teaching Assistant – Fleetwood (September 2026 Start)
Contract: Full-time | Duration: Minimum 1 year
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are excited to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Fleetwood, who are seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant (EYFS TA) to join their team from September 2026.
The Role
This is a full-time position supporting within the Early Years setting. The successful candidate will:
- Provide general classroom support across the EYFS provision
- Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging, child-centred learning
- Support children’s development through play-based learning and structured activities
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
In addition, you will:
- Work closely with children with emerging or undiagnosed additional needs
- Provide targeted support to help children access learning and develop socially and emotionally
- Support pupils who require personal care, ensuring dignity and safety at all times
- Help create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive
✅ The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Qualified with a Level 3 EYFS qualification (or equivalent)
- Able to commit to a full-time role for at least one academic year
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for early years education
- Confident supporting children with additional needs and personal care requirements
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
Experience within an EYFS setting is essential, and prior experience supporting children with SEND or emerging needs would be highly advantageous.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive rates of pay
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Dedicated support from your local consultant
- Opportunity to secure a long-term role in a supportive school
Apply Today
If you are a committed EYFS professional looking to make a meaningful impact from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now through Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education career.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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