EYFS Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
EYFS Teaching Assistant - Full Time
Location: PR9 Area
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30am-3:30pm)
Role OverviewMilk Education is recruiting a caring and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the PR9 area
. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children and helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.
You will work closely with the class teacher to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
, supporting children with their early development and day-to-day learning.
- Supportive and welcoming primary school environment
- Work alongside an experienced EYFS class teacher
- Opportunities to support children on both a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Collaborative EYFS team and supportive senior leadership
- Access to additional SEN support where required
- Support the class teacher with the delivery of engaging EYFS activities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
- Support children with their communication, language, literacy and numeracy development
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive social development
- Support children with SEN and additional learning needs
- Help manage behaviour using positive and nurturing strategies
- Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources
- Support continuous provision and child-led learning
- Build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
- Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times
- Previous experience working within EYFS or Early Years
- A genuine passion for supporting young children
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
- A patient, caring and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to support children both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
- Competitive rates of pay
- Ongoing pastoral and wellbeing support
- Access to free teaching resources and materials
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sex
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