EYFS Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover Location: Thornton | Start Date: 24th November Hours: Monday - Friday, full time Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a qualified and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Thornton. This role is to cover a maternity leave and will begin on 24th November. Role Overview: Support the delivery of high-quality EYFS provision in a nurturing classroom environment Work closely with the class teacher to implement engaging, play-based learning activities Assist with the development of children's social, emotional, and academic skills Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning space Candidate Requirements: Must hold a relevant EYFS qualification (Level 2 or above) Previous experience working in an EYFS setting is essential Strong communication and teamwork skills A caring, proactive, and flexible approach to supporting young learners Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What Teaching Personnel Offers: Competitive daily rates of pay Access to ongoing professional development and training A dedicated recruitment consultant for personalised support Opportunities to work in a variety of school settings If you’re passionate about early years education and looking for a rewarding role in Thornton, we encourage you to apply today. 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.