EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant Location: Darwen Length of Role: Temp to Perm Pay Rate: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour Type of Setting: Mainstream Primary School

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Darwen is looking for an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team. You will play a key role in supporting children’s early learning, social development, and confidence building.

• Supporting children across Nursery and Reception

• Assisting with planning and delivering engaging EYFS activities

• Providing targeted support to pupils who may need additional guidance

• Helping maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment

• Working closely with teaching staff and parents

• Experience in EYFS or early childhood support

• A warm, positive, and adaptable attitude

• Strong understanding of early years development

• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff

• A collaborative and supportive team

• Professional development opportunities

• Potential for a permanent contract

If you’re passionate about early years education, apply now and make a difference in Darwen.

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Darwen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £16.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English