Job Advert: EYFS Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) Location: Burnley (BB11) Start Date: February 2025 Are you passionate about early years education and skilled in supporting young learners? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team in Burnley. This full-time position begins in February and offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the foundational years of a child's education. Key Responsibilities Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality EYFS provision. Assist in planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate activities. Provide targeted support to children in developing their phonics skills, ensuring every child progresses in their literacy journey. Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, meeting the individual needs of all pupils. Help to monitor and record children's progress, sharing insights with the teaching team and parents where necessary. About You We are looking for someone who: Has prior experience working within an EYFS setting. Demonstrates a strong understanding of phonics and experience supporting children’s early reading development. Is patient, creative, and committed to helping young learners thrive. Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents. Holds relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent). What We Offer A welcoming and collaborative school environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. The chance to make a meaningful impact in a child's early education. If you’re passionate about nurturing young minds and have a proven track record of supporting phonics development, we’d love to hear from you How to Apply: Please send your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role. Join us in shaping the future, one child at a time. 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.