Early Years Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £105 - £125 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | ROCHDALE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Rochdale
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £105-£120
Start Date: 1st September
Expected End Date: Long-term
About the Role
A welcoming and nurturing primary school in Rochdale is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
Working closely with the class teacher, you will support children's learning and development through play-based activities, small group work, and individual interventions. You will help to foster children's social, emotional, and communication skills while encouraging curiosity, confidence, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils, adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
- Encourage children's language, communication, and social development through play-based learning.
- Support children with personal care and toileting where required.
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Observe, monitor, and record children's progress, reporting back to the class teacher.
- Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and learning resources.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
- Promote positive behaviour and support children's emotional wellbeing.
What the School Offers
- A welcoming and supportive Early Years team.
- A nurturing learning environment focused on child development.
- Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
- A collaborative and experienced staff team.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact during a child's earliest years of education.
The Successful Applicant Will
- Have experience working with children within an Early Years or childcare setting.
- Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
- Be patient, caring, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting young children's development.
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Be confident supporting children's learning through play.
- Have the right to work in the UK and be available to work the required hours.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator, Childcare, or Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Experience supporting children with additional needs or SEND.
- Knowledge of phonics programmes and early language development.
- Experience working in a nursery, preschool, or primary school EYFS setting.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training.
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.
- Opportunities to work in a range of local schools.
- Weekly pay.
Compliance and Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.