EYFS Teaching Assistant - Lancaster Location: Lancaster Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: ASAP / January 2027 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Are you a passionate and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in Early Years education? We are seeking a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lancaster. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils during the crucial early stages of their educational journey, working closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality learning experiences across the whole classroom. The Role As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning activities. • Provide whole-class support while assisting individual pupils and small groups where required. • Encourage children's social, emotional and educational development. • Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. • Support with indoor and outdoor learning activities. • Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will: • Have previous experience working with children within an EYFS setting. • Hold a relevant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred). • Have a sound understanding of the EYFS Framework. • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Be patient, enthusiastic and committed to supporting young learners. • Be able to work effectively as part of a team. Qualifications Preferred but not essential: • Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning. • CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education. • Relevant Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification. Why Join Us? • Supportive and welcoming school environment. • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within Early Years education. • Ongoing professional development opportunities. • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. If you are enthusiastic about supporting young children to thrive and are looking for your next opportunity in Lancaster, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role further. 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.