Teaching Assistant EYFS
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £103.95 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Heywood, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 200829 |
Summary
Daily Rate: £103.95-£110 per day
Location: Heywood and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Supply / Short-term and Long-term Opportunities
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing roles available
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to work within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings across schools in the Heywood area. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate education professional who enjoys supporting young children at the very start of their learning journey.
This role is ideal for Teaching Assistants who are confident working with nursery and reception-aged pupils and who understand the importance of early development, routine, and play-based learning. You will play a key role in supporting children's learning, social development, and wellbeing in a nurturing classroom environment.
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Support the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS lessons and activities
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS lessons and activities
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Work with children on a one-to-one and small-group basis
Work with children on a one-to-one and small-group basis
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Assist with phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning
Assist with phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning
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Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
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Support children with personal care where required
Support children with personal care where required
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Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional development
Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional development
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Follow school safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times
Follow school safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times
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Previous experience working within EYFS (Nursery or Reception)
Previous experience working within EYFS (Nursery or Reception)
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A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
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Ability to support learning through play and structured activities
Ability to support learning through play and structured activities
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A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
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Competitive daily pay of £103.95-£110
Competitive daily pay of £103.95-£110
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Flexible work to suit your availability
Flexible work to suit your availability
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Opportunities in supportive and welcoming school environments
Opportunities in supportive and welcoming school environments
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Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated team
Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated team
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The chance to make a real difference in children's early education
The chance to make a real difference in children's early education
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with EYFS expertise and are looking for rewarding and flexible work in Heywood, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team and support young learners at the start of their educational journey.
Location: Heywood and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Supply / Short-term and Long-term Opportunities
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing roles available
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to work within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings across schools in the Heywood area. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate education professional who enjoys supporting young children at the very start of their learning journey.
This role is ideal for Teaching Assistants who are confident working with nursery and reception-aged pupils and who understand the importance of early development, routine, and play-based learning. You will play a key role in supporting children's learning, social development, and wellbeing in a nurturing classroom environment.
-
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS lessons and activities
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS lessons and activities
-
Work with children on a one-to-one and small-group basis
Work with children on a one-to-one and small-group basis
-
Assist with phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning
Assist with phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning
-
Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
-
Support children with personal care where required
Support children with personal care where required
-
Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional development
Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional development
-
Follow school safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times
Follow school safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times
-
Previous experience working within EYFS (Nursery or Reception)
Previous experience working within EYFS (Nursery or Reception)
-
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
-
Ability to support learning through play and structured activities
Ability to support learning through play and structured activities
-
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
-
Competitive daily pay of £103.95-£110
Competitive daily pay of £103.95-£110
-
Flexible work to suit your availability
Flexible work to suit your availability
-
Opportunities in supportive and welcoming school environments
Opportunities in supportive and welcoming school environments
-
Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated team
Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated team
-
The chance to make a real difference in children's early education
The chance to make a real difference in children's early education
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with EYFS expertise and are looking for rewarding and flexible work in Heywood, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team and support young learners at the start of their educational journey.