EYFS Teaching Assistant Required

EYFS Teaching Assistant Required

Do you have a passion for supporting young children in the early stages of their education? Are you confident delivering and supporting phonics interventions? We are looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive school from November.

The Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage to achieve their full potential.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and creative learning activities.
• Provide small group and one-to-one support, particularly in phonics.
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, and academic development through play-based learning.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Has strong phonics knowledge and experience supporting phonics programmes and interventions.
• Understands child development and the EYFS curriculum.
• Is patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with young children.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on children's early learning journey.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.

Location: Burnley

If you are passionate about Early Years education and have the phonics experience needed to help children develop essential reading skills, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your education career!

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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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