EYFS Teaching Assistant Job Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant Location: Blackburn Length of Role: Temp to Perm Pay Rate: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour Type of Setting: Mainstream Primary School About the Role A welcoming and well‑resourced primary school in Blackburn is seeking a committed EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children across Nursery and Reception. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a nurturing, play‑based environment and is passionate about early childhood development. Key Responsibilities Supporting the delivery of the EYFS curriculum Assisting with classroom preparation, activities, and daily routines Providing one‑to‑one and small‑group support Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional development Working collaboratively with the class teacher and wider EYFS team What We’re Looking For Experience working with children in an EYFS or early years setting Strong communication and teamwork skills A patient, caring, and proactive approach Understanding of early learning milestones What the School Offers Supportive leadership and staff team Ongoing training and development A clear pathway to a permanent role If you’re ready to support young learners in their first steps of education, apply today and start your journey in Blackburn. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.