EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nursery Class

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Nursery Class

Location: Preston
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Pay Rate: £14.30 per hour
Contract: Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their earliest stages of learning? A welcoming and high-performing mainstream primary school in Preston is seeking a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Nursery team.

About the Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children aged 3–4 within a nurturing Nursery environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children’s learning through play-based activities
• Assisting with small-group work and 1:1 support where required
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging early years setting
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher and wider EYFS team
• Supporting the development of children’s communication, social and emotional skills

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children in an early year’s setting is essential
• Early Years qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 in Childcare or EYFS) are desirable but not essential
• A warm, patient, and positive approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to supporting every child’s individual development

Why Join This School?

• Supportive and friendly staff team
• Well-resourced and engaging Nursery environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a key stage of child development

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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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