Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Reception Class
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £107.50 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Runcorn, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Desian Education |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with a single-form entry primary school in Runcorn that is at the heart of it’s local community are they require an experienced and reliable teaching assistant to join their team on a temporary basis.
This is an extremely exciting full-time opportunity where you will play an integral role in the development and education of pupils within a reception class.
Your new role:
As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining an experienced EYFS cohort and work in collaboration with the reception class teacher to ensure that each pupil reaches their full academic potential by utilising an array of learning equipment/resources and building strong constructive relationships with your new pupils. You will directly plan and deliver an array of educational activities inline with the EYFS national curriculum and pupil’s key interests to promote engagement and focus. You will also:
- Complete phonics screening/assessments
- Small group reading groups including reading comprehension
- Deliver OPAL (outdoor play and learning)
What you need to succeed:
- Full “Right to Work” in the UK
- A minimum of 40 days referenceable classroom experience within the last 2 years
- Good knowledge of the EYFS national curriculum
- Be at least NVQ Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent qualified
- Have an Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain
What you’ll get in return:
- Free training
- Long-term contract
- Highly competitive rate of pay
- Company pension scheme
- Full holiday entitlement
- Further CPD
- Access to exclusive vacancies
- Refer a Friend scheme
This is an extremely exciting full-time opportunity where you will play an integral role in the development and education of pupils within a reception class.
Your new role:
As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining an experienced EYFS cohort and work in collaboration with the reception class teacher to ensure that each pupil reaches their full academic potential by utilising an array of learning equipment/resources and building strong constructive relationships with your new pupils. You will directly plan and deliver an array of educational activities inline with the EYFS national curriculum and pupil’s key interests to promote engagement and focus. You will also:
- Complete phonics screening/assessments
- Small group reading groups including reading comprehension
- Deliver OPAL (outdoor play and learning)
What you need to succeed:
- Full “Right to Work” in the UK
- A minimum of 40 days referenceable classroom experience within the last 2 years
- Good knowledge of the EYFS national curriculum
- Be at least NVQ Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent qualified
- Have an Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain
What you’ll get in return:
- Free training
- Long-term contract
- Highly competitive rate of pay
- Company pension scheme
- Full holiday entitlement
- Further CPD
- Access to exclusive vacancies
- Refer a Friend scheme