EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – Blackburn & Darwen
Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackburn & Darwen
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, long‑term
Pay: £13.75 per hour, paid weekly
Apply: Send your CV directly to me
A warm and supportive mainstream primary school in the Blackburn & Darwen area is seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years provision on a full‑time, long‑term basis. The role includes elements of SEN support, so confidence working with children with additional needs is essential.
Mandatory Requirement
To be considered for this role, candidates must have in-date Paediatric First Aid training.
(If the certificate is expiring soon, renewal will be required.)
What We’re Looking For
Applicants must have:
* At least one year of EYFS experience (Nursery or Reception)
* In-date Paediatric First Aid certificate
* Confidence supporting early development, phonics, and learning through play
* Experience supporting children with SEN is highly desirable
Key Responsibilities
* Support children across Nursery and/or Reception with early learning activities
* Deliver phonics, early number skills, and communication support
* Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support where required
* Help create a nurturing, stimulating EYFS learning environment
* Assist with observations and early development recording
* Work collaboratively with the teacher and wider EYFS team
Ideal Candidate Qualities
* Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum
* Warm, patient, and nurturing approach
* Experience with speech & language delays, ASD, ADHD, or developmental needs
* Creative, proactive, and confident in play-based learning
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
How to Apply
Interested in this full‑time EYFS TA role in Blackburn & Darwen?
➡️ Please apply by sending your CV directly to me.
I’ll be in touch with the next steps.
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