Job Description
EYFS Teaching Assistant – Blackpool (FY4)
* EYFS TA – Primary School in Blackpool
* Experience supporting EYFS / SEN desirable
* Start Date: September 2026 / Full Time / Competitive Rates of Pay
A welcoming Primary School in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team on a full-time basis starting in September 2026.
This role will involve supporting children who are new to the EYFS setting, including those requiring additional support with speech and language development, undiagnosed Special Educational Needs (SEN) and personal care. You will work across Nursery and Reception, helping children to settle into school life and access learning in a safe, nurturing environment.
The school provides a supportive and inclusive setting, with a strong focus on early intervention and ensuring every child is given the best possible start to their education. You will work closely with class teachers and the wider EYFS team to deliver targeted support, including small group work and 1:1 interventions where needed.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have experience working within the EYFS setting
* Have experience supporting children with additional needs, including speech & language and SEN
* Be confident supporting pupils with personal care needs
* Be patient, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with young children
* Be a positive and enthusiastic role model
In return, the school can offer:
* Competitive rates of pay (dependent on experience)
* A supportive and inclusive school environment
* Opportunities to develop your skills within EYFS and SEN support
* A committed leadership team focused on high-quality teaching and learning
This is a full-time role starting in September 2026, initially for the academic year, with the potential for extension for the right candidate.
If you have a passion for supporting young children in their early development and are looking for your next EYFS Teaching Assistant role, we encourage you to apply.
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.