EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Area: Bolton, Greater Manchester Start Date: February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only Salary: £95.00 - £105.00 per day Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years professional with a Level 3 qualification?

We are working alongside a welcoming and supportive primary school in Bolton that is seeking a committed Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where young children can develop socially, emotionally, and academically during this crucial stage of their education.

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative EYFS lessons and activities * Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils to support early development * Assist with phonics, early numeracy, communication, and personal development * Help to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment * Support observation, assessment, and recording of pupil progress in line with EYFS framework * Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidenceLevel 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Person Specification

Hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential) * Previous experience working within an EYFS setting * A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach * Strong communication and teamwork skills * A good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures * A genuine passion for supporting young children's developmentLevel 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - To Be Eligible You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK * Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply) * Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do -all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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