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 help children "learn" stories before they write them. Little Wandle Phonics: You will support daily systematic phonics and "keep up" sessions to ensure no child is left behind. Maths Mastery: We focus on deep understanding of numbers 0-10 using concrete resources and real-life play. Continuous Provision: Our setting is packed with high-quality texts and "exciting hooks" to engage children in their learning themes.Why Join Us? Benefits of working with us: Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Virtual registration for a streamlined and efficient process Free access to 2,500 CPD courses and resources via The National College Online timesheets for easy and quick submission Top rates of pay, PAYE (no Umbrella companies). Opportunity to experience a range of placements in schools local to youHow to Apply: Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience or contact Kara on (phone number removed) for more information