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EYFS Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Personnel

£32,916 - 45,352 per year

Blackburn

Temporary | Full Time

15/05/2026

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Location: Blackburn
Length of role: Temp to perm starting September 2026
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Type of setting: Mainstream Primary

Are you a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive mainstream primary school in Blackburn? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school from September 2026 on a temp-to-perm basis.

This EYFS Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to support children at a crucial stage in their development, helping to build strong foundations in learning through play-based and structured activities. You will work closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality support, ensuring every child can thrive in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
  • Assist with phonics, early literacy, and numeracy development
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support
  • Help maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom
  • Encourage positive behaviour and social development

Requirements:

  • Level 2 or Level 3 EYFS qualification (essential)
  • Experience working within an EYFS or primary school setting
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A proactive and caring approach to supporting young learners
  • Paediatric First Aid (desirable but not essential)

This Blackburn-based EYFS Teaching Assistant role is ideal for candidates seeking a long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract.

Apply today to secure your EYFS Teaching Assistant role in Blackburn and take the next step in your education career.

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.
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