EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ref 196959
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4/5.
Salary £24404 to £ 27269 
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (Sept 2025 ) .
Closing Date 11/07/2025.
Location
, LA1
Summary
EYFS Teaching Assistant - Level 2

  • Temporary Position (September 25 to February 26)
  • Location: Lancaster
  • Job Type: Full-time

    Join a popular nursery in Lancaster as a Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the ethos of our school and the development of our children aged 9 months to 4 years. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to giving children the best start in life.

    Day-to-day of the role:
  • Work full-time as a key worker for a range of children.
  • Model knowledge and best practices to colleagues, enhancing the learning environment.
  • Engage actively with children to facilitate their early development.
  • Collaborate with the lead teacher and non-teaching headteacher to implement educational strategies and monitor progress.
  • Participate in the preparation and execution of educational activities that cater to the needs of young learners.

    Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in a nursery or early years educational setting.
  • Strong understanding of early childhood development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
  • Commitment to professional development and learning.

    Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Full-time hours with a structured work schedule.
  • Access to ongoing support and development opportunities.
  • Free CPD courses provided via Reed.
  • Access to exclusive discounts through the Reed benefits club.
  • Supportive environment with experienced staff, a lead teacher dedicated to Teaching Assistants, a non-teaching headteacher, and a robust senior leadership team.


    Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
    • Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Applications are by CV to Lancashire.teaching@reed.com
    CV template attached.
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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