Reception Teaching Assistant Leigh, Greater Manchester Start Date: June 2026 Salary: £93 - £100 per day (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, temporary to permanent potential Are you a passionate Early Years practitioner looking for a long-term role in a supportive school? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing Reception Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful primary school in Leigh. This full-time position starts this June and, for the right educator, will continue into the new academic year in September 2026, offering excellent job security and the chance to truly embed yourself in a school community. The school prides itself on its warm, inclusive environment and boasts a fantastic, well-resourced Early Years department with a strong focus on outdoor learning and creative play. Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Work with small groups of children to develop early literacy, reading, and numeracy skills. Assist with the implementation of phonics programmes (e.g., Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle). Nurture children's social and emotional development, helping them build confidence and independence. Help create a safe, vibrant, and engaging classroom and outdoor learning environment. Observe and record children's progress, sharing feedback with the class teacher. What We ...