Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: M40, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Duration: 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 AssistantEYFS 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 roleWhy 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 AssistantIf 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