Reception Teaching Assistant

Reception Teaching Assistant - Fulwood, Preston We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Fulwood, Preston. Role Overview As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will provide general classroom support, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment for young learners. You will work closely with the class teacher to support children's development across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Responsibilities Providing general classroom support within a Reception class Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework Assisting with the delivery of phonics sessions and early literacy activities Supporting children with speech and language development Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and social development Working with small groups and individual pupils to help them achieve their learning goals Requirements To be considered for this role, you must: Hold a relevant childcare or education-related qualification Have experience working within an Early Years setting Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum Have experience supporting children with speech and language needs Be confident supporting the delivery of phonics interventions Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills Be passionate about supporting young children in their educational journey What We Offer Competitive weekly pay Full-time, term-time position Supportive school environment Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's early education Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years education to join a welcoming school in Fulwood, Preston. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Reception Teaching Assistant role. 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