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Early Years Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 06/02/26
  1. Full Time
£13.75 - 15.00 per hour

Job description

EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT – PRESTON

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Preston
Length of role: Temp to Perm
Pay Rate: £13.75 – £15.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School with attached nursery

Job Description

We are recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary schools and nurseries across Preston. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about early childhood development and eager to play a key part in helping young children progress socially, emotionally, and academically.

You will work across nursery and Reception classes, supporting children through structured learning, free‑flow play, and early phonics and numeracy activities. This is a temp‑to‑perm opportunity, offering long‑term stability for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting children in Early Years settings through play‑based and structured learning
  • Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
  • Providing individual and small‑group support
  • Encouraging positive behaviour, communication skills, and independence
  • Helping maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment

Requirements

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
  • Experience working within Early Years is highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of EYFS principles
  • Confident, proactive, and supportive approach
  • Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

Apply now to start your Early Years journey in Preston.

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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