Teaching Assistant - EYFS

EYFS Teaching Assistant - 'Good' Primary School Striving for 'Outstanding' Oldham

Pay: £95.00 per day

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term-Time Only)

Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years practitioner who thrives in a playful, nurturing environment?

Engage Education is searching for a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Oldham for an immediate start. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted and actively striving for 'Outstanding', this school boasts a truly fantastic Senior Leadership Team (SLT) that values, supports, and invests in its staff.

About the Role

Working within Nursery or Reception, you will play an active role in creating a rich, inspiring learning environment where young children can explore, build confidence, and flourish. You will support whole-class continuous provision, lead small phonics and numeracy focus groups, and work closely with class teachers to track early milestones.

Why this role stands out

• Fantastic Leadership: Work under an approachable, visionary SLT that champions staff well-being and professional growth.
• Ambitious Environment: Join an Ofsted 'Good' school on an exciting journey toward 'Outstanding'.
• Immediate Start: Jump into a stable, full-time term-time role straight away.
• Competitive Pay: Paid weekly via PAYE with clear, transparent daily rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting continuous provision and play-based learning across indoor and outdoor EYFS settings.
• Leading small group interventions in Early Reading, Phonics (e.g., Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle), and basic Numeracy.
• Assisting with observation, assessment, and recording pupil progress on early learning profiles.
• Fostering independence, self-care skills, and personal, social, and emotional development (PSED).
• Ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment for all early learners.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification preferred (e.g., CACHE Level 3 in Early Years).
• Experience: Hands-on experience working within an Early Years setting (Nursery or Reception) in a school or private nursery.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and early literacy/phonics schemes.
• Attributes: Energetic, warm, patient, and creative with a genuine passion for early childhood development.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for an immediate check).
• Full eligibility to work in the UK with professional references covering the last two years.
• Available for an immediate, full-time start.

All applicants will undergo thorough safeguarding and vetting checks in line with DfE standards.