Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Tameside SK14

Job Type: Full-time, 8.30am-3.30pm (until October half term)

Salary: £13.75- £14.50 per hour

Start date: Monday 8th September 2025

Are you looking to expand your career in education with a passion for Early Years education and making a lasting impact on Children’s early learning and development? Do you have the enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to help our youngest learners thrive?

We are seeking a warm, caring, and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive school in the SK14 area, striving to develop respectful children who make a difference within the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the class teacher throughout the school day, monitor and record pupil’s progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Work with children on a small group and 1:1 basis during Continuous Provision and teaching of Maths and Phonics.
• Upholding the school ethos and implementing relevant policies including behaviour.
• Support with developing reading fluency through delivering 1-1 interventions and reading sessions with children of a range of abilities and needs.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children (EYFS setting is desirable but not essential).
• Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistant Certificate). The school have stated this is desirable but not essential.
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Is proactive, patient, and nurturing with excellent communication skills.
•  Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children and staff.
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What Teaching Personnel Offer?

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and vibrant school community.
• Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A committed personal recruitment consultant.

If you’re passionate about teaching and ready for your next career step, apply now with your up-to-date CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch promptly to discuss the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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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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