Primary Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for supporting children with their development?


Teaching Personnel may have the role for you.

Contract: Long-term position to support within a Reception Classroom (EYFS)
Pay: £12.90-£14.00 per hour
Start: ASAP
Working hours: Monday-Friday 8:45-15:30 with 30 minutes lunch break each day.
Application closing date: 12/02/2025

I am working closely with the Headteacher of a reputable mainstream Primary School located in Longridge. The headteacher is keen to welcome someone who has a drive for supporting all children in reaching their full potential. It is a fully inclusive school, and all staff members work collaboratively to ensure quality teaching and leaning takes place.

Main duties
As a Reception/EYFS Teaching Assistant in this role the main duties will entail closing gaps in learning whilst providing additional learning support as well as providing group interventions to 3-4 pupils requiring support with Speech and Language/Phonics. These will be instructed by the class teacher and learning activities will be planned and ready to be implemented. The ability to adopt a flexible approach is paramount as the learning activities may need to be tailored to meet the needs of the children. Being able to create and maintain positive relationships with children is important, meaning the child/children can build trust to assist their learning and development.

Do I meet the success criteria for an Early Years Teaching Assistant

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to adopt a flexible approach

- Approachable
- Understanding of different learning abilities
- Understanding of the EYFS curriculum.  
- Resilient
- Organised
- Punctual
- Holds great responsibility for the duration of the role
- High levels of professionalism

Next steps:

-If you are interested in these positions, please get in touch with Chloe by clicking ‘apply now’.

-Once we have your details on the system, we will be able to put your CV forward for the position.

-The school will shortlist CVs and ask to meet shortlisted candidates, this may be for an informal interview/ trial day or week in school.

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