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Early Years Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 04/09/26
  1. Full Time
£14.25 - 15.00 per hour

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Thornton, Lancashire | Long-Term Position | Through Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young children during the most important stages of their education?

Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Thornton that is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to make a positive impact in an Early Years classroom. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive.

The Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing within the EYFS setting. You will help create engaging learning experiences, encourage positive social interactions, and support children as they develop key early learning skills.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience working with young children in a school, nursery, preschool, childcare, or similar setting.
  • Be confident supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities.
  • Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and a nurturing approach.
  • Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
  • Have a genuine passion for Early Years education.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
  • Early Years Practitioner Qualification.
  • CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent Early Years/Childcare qualification.

While qualifications are desirable, applications from individuals with relevant experience working with young children are also welcomed.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

  • Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
  • Access to free and discounted CPD courses through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
  • Pension contributions and employee benefits.

If you're looking for a rewarding long-term role within a friendly primary school and have the passion and enthusiasm to support children in their early educational journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this exciting Early Years Teaching Assistant opportunity in Thornton.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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