Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant Location: Blackpool Academy Contract: Temporary (ASAP - April 2026) Hours: Monday - Friday | 08:30 - 15:30 (Term Time Only) Are you a passionate, high-energy practitioner who loves to inspire young minds? Our Blackpool Academy is seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our nursery setting immediately. We are looking for a "ready-to-go" professional who can dive straight into our busy, imaginative world. To be successful you will need to hold a EYFS qualification (L2/3 Cache or NVQ). The Role: Inspiring Our 3 & 4-Year-Olds We need a dedicated individual to work specifically with our children aged 3-4. You will be responsible for leading small group activities and ensuring we maintain high-quality care and education while supporting our staff-to-child ratios. We are looking for a character who is: Enthusiastic & Energetic: Someone who brings life to every story and game. Encouraging: A champion for every child's small wins. Imaginative: Someone who can turn a cardboard box into a rocket ship and pursue a child's creative lead. Experienced: You must be able to "hit the ground running" and understand the flow of a busy EYFS day from day one.Our Curriculum & Setting At Blackpool Academy, we provide a rich, structured environment where play meets purposeful learning: Talk for Writing: We use imitation and story mapping to h...