EYFS Teaching Assistant; Temporary

Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant
Area:
Bolton, Greater Manchester

Start Date:

February 2026
Contract Type:
Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £95.00 - £105.00 per day

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years professional with a Level 3 qualification?

We are working alongside a welcoming and supportive primary school in Bolton that is seeking a committed Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where young children can develop socially, emotionally, and academically during this crucial stage of their education.

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

- Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative EYFS lessons and activities

* Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils to support early development

* Assist with phonics, early numeracy, communication, and personal development

* Help to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

* Support observation, assessment, and recording of pupil progress in line with EYFS framework

* Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidence

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Person Specification

Hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential)

* Previous experience working within an EYFS setting

* A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach

* Strong communication and teamwork skills

* A good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures

* A genuine passion for supporting young children's development

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - To Be Eligible You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK

* Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)

* Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)
Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do
-all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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