Early Years Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Poulton-le-Fylde (FY6)

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at a welcoming primary school in Poulton-le-Fylde.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting young children during the crucial early stages of their education. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping children develop socially, emotionally, and academically within a nurturing learning environment.

The Role

• Supporting children within the EYFS classroom on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assisting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging and creative learning activities.
• Encouraging children's communication, language, and social development.
• Supporting pupils with varying abilities to access learning and achieve their potential.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Assisting with observations and contributing to children's learning journeys where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in an EYFS or primary school setting is desirable.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• A patient, nurturing, and positive approach to supporting young learners.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for education and child development.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to a range of CPD and training opportunities.
• Flexible working options to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in an EYFS setting in Poulton-le-Fylde, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education career.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks in line with DfE guidance, including the processing of an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

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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.
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