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EYFS Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Leyland

Temporary | Full Time

22/07/2026

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Job Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Leyland
Length of Role: Academic Year (Flexible Start Date Available up to October Half Term for the Right Candidate)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Type of Setting: Mainstream Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a thriving mainstream primary school in Leyland for the academic year.

Working within the Early Years Foundation Stage, you will play a key role in supporting children as they begin their educational journey, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Candidates with a Level 3 Early Years Qualification are encouraged to apply, although this is not essential.

  • Support teaching and learning within the EYFS classroom.
  • Deliver planned activities and support children's learning through play.
  • Assist with phonics, communication, and language development.
  • Encourage confidence, creativity, and independence.
  • Support assessment and observation activities.
  • Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
  • Understanding of EYFS practices is beneficial.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
  • Enthusiastic and professional approach.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
  • Level 3 Early Years Qualification desirable but not essential.
  • £14.25 - £16.00 per hour.
  • Full academic year position.
  • Flexible start date available up to October half term.
  • Supportive and welcoming primary school environment.
  • Ongoing professional support.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on children's early learning experiences in Leyland, apply now for this EYFS Teaching Assistant role.

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.
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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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