EYFS Teaching Assistant

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.