EYFS Teaching Assistant - Reeson Education : Job Details

Role: EYFS Teaching AssistantLocation: M40, ManchesterHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PMPay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour (Dependent on Experience)Start Date: September 2025Duration: Long-term

Reeson Education is recruiting a nurturing and committed EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the M40 area from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for an EYFS Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early years education and looking to make a real impact.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will be based in a Reception class, supporting both individual pupils and the wider group through play-based learning, phonics activities, and daily routines. The school has a strong early years team and is looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant who can bring calm, creativity, and energy to the classroom.

EYFS Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Support learning through play, phonics, and structured activities
• Work alongside the class teacher to create a positive classroom environment
• Provide individual and small group support as an EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Assist with personal care routines, snack time, and transitions
• Observe and report progress and concerns to the teaching team
• Encourage independence and build secure relationships with pupils
• Contribute to planning and setting up engaging continuous provision
• Follow safeguarding and behaviour policies as a proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Communicate positively with staff and parents where appropriate
• Be a consistent and supportive presence as the class EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Experience in an early years setting or as an EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• A patient, caring, and flexible attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting early learning and basic care needs
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Full commitment to a long-term, full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant role

Why Join This School as an EYFS Teaching Assistant?

• Inclusive and nurturing primary school with a supportive team
• Friendly EYFS department with clear routines and expectations
• Opportunity to work long-term with consistent hours
• Competitive hourly pay and access to ongoing support
• A chance to help shape the very start of a child's learning journey
• Ideal September start for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant

If you're a passionate and dependable EYFS Teaching Assistant ready for a new opportunity in a fantastic Manchester school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin your next chapter as an EYFS Teaching Assistant with Reeson Education!

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%