Job Title: Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant (TA) Location: Primary School in Blackpool Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time, term-time only About the Role: Teaching Personnel is thrilled to be supporting a welcoming primary school in Blackpool in their search for a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate TA who loves working with young children and is committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. As an EYFS TA, you will play a crucial role in supporting children in their foundational learning journey, helping them develop key skills that set the stage for their future academic success. Your role will include working closely with the class teacher, supporting individual students and small groups, and assisting in creating an engaging, inclusive, and safe classroom atmosphere. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality support to children within the EYFS curriculum, encouraging their social, emotional, and cognitive development Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering creative and stimulating learning activities Support individual children and small groups, including those with additional learning needs Monitor and record pupils' progress, contributing to assessments and reports Promote positive behavior management strategies, ensuring each child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn Communicate effectively with parents and carers, offering feedback and insights into pupils’ progress Help create and maintain a positive, organized classroom environment Uphold the school's safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all pupils Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) Experience working within the EYFS setting, with an understanding of the EYFS curriculum and assessment framework A passion for early years education and a nurturing approach to working with young children Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents Patient, adaptable, and able to manage challenging situations with positivity Knowledge of safeguarding policies and child protection procedures Why Join Us? As part of Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from a supportive network of education professionals and access to continuous professional development. We are dedicated to supporting your career in education and helping you grow and thrive in your role. Application Process: If you are a compassionate and motivated Level 3 TA with a passion for EYFS, we would love to hear from you Please apply by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks as part of our recruitment process. Join a supportive school community in Blackpool and help shape young minds in their first exciting steps of learning. Apply today 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.