EYFS Teaching Assistant

Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Sk6 Stockport
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay:
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-term

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will be based in a Reception class, supporting both individual pupils and the wider group through play-based learning, phonics activities, and daily routines. The school has a strong early years team and is looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant who can bring calm, creativity, and energy to the classroom.

EYFS Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Support learning through play, phonics, and structured activities
• Work alongside the class teacher to create a positive classroom environment
• Provide individual and small group support as an EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Assist with personal care routines, snack time, and transitions
• Observe and report progress and concerns to the teaching team
• Encourage independence and build secure relationships with pupils
• Contribute to planning and setting up engaging continuous provision
• Follow safeguarding and behaviour policies as a proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Communicate positively with staff and parents where appropriate
• Be a consistent and supportive presence as the class EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Experience in an early years setting or as an EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• A patient, caring, and flexible attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting early learning and basic care needs
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Full commitment to a long-term, full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant role

Why Join This School as an EYFS Teaching Assistant?

• Inclusive and nurturing primary school with a supportive team
• Friendly EYFS department with clear routines and expectations
• Opportunity to work long-term with consistent hours
• Competitive hourly pay and access to ongoing support
• A chance to help shape the very start of a child's learning journey
• ASAP start for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant

If you're a passionate and dependable EYFS Teaching Assistant ready for a new opportunity in a fantastic Manchester school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin your next chapter as an EYFS Teaching Assistant with Prospero Education.