Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full Time📍 Location: PR9 Area📅 Start Date: ASAP📄 Contract: Long-term⏰ Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30am–3:30pm)Role OverviewMilk Education is recruiting a caring and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the PR9 area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children and helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.You will work closely with the class teacher to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment, supporting children with their early development and day-to-day learning.Classroom & School SupportSupportive and welcoming primary school environmentWork alongside an experienced EYFS class teacherOpportunities to support children on both a 1:1 and small-group basisCollaborative EYFS team and supportive senior leadershipAccess to additional SEN support where requiredKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the class teacher with the delivery of engaging EYFS activitiesProvide 1:1 and small-group support to pupilsSupport children with their communication, language, literacy and numeracy developmentEncourage independence, confidence and positive social developmentSupport children with SEN and additional learning needsHelp manage behaviour using positive and nurturing strategiesAssist with classroom organisation and preparation of resourcesSupport continuous provision and child-led learningBuild positive relationships with children, staff and parentsFollow safeguarding and school policies at all timesWhat We’re Looking ForPrevious experience working within EYFS or Early YearsA genuine passion for supporting young childrenExperience supporting pupils with SEN is desirableA patient, caring and nurturing approachStrong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to support children both independently and as part of a teamCommitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfareWhy Work with Milk Education?Competitive rates of payOngoing pastoral and wellbeing supportAccess to free teaching resources and materialsContinuous professional development opportunities24/7 support from your dedicated consultantApply Today📧 abigail.ashcroft@milk-education.co.uk📞 0151 519 0800Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.