We are seeking a nurturing, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school and support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young children develop, learn and thrive during the crucial early stages of their education. Working closely with the class teacher, you will support pupils in their learning and development through engaging activities, child-led play and structured interventions, helping to create a positive and stimulating learning environment. Location: Nelson Position: Early Years Teaching Assistant (EYFS) Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour Contract: Full-time: 8.30am – 3.30pm Start Date: Monday 2nd November or ASAP Key Responsibilities Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS curriculum. Assist with the planning and preparation of activities that encourage children's development across all areas of learning. Support children individually, in small groups and within whole-class activities. Encourage children's social, emotional and communication development. Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment. Assist with observations and assessments of pupils' progress. Support children with additional needs where required. Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers. You Will Need: Have experience working with children in an Early Years setting, nursery, preschool or primary school. Hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification (desirable). Have a sound understanding of the EYFS framework. Be patient, caring and enthusiastic about supporting young learners. Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Be able to create engaging learning opportunities through play-based activities. What We Offer A supportive and welcoming school environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. The opportunity to make a real difference in children's early educational experiences. How to Apply If you are passionate about supporting children in the early stages of their educational journey and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role further. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and DBS checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. 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