EYFS Teaching Assistant
Job Title: Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant
Area: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Start Date: February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £95.00 - £105.00 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School
Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years professional with a Level 3 qualification?
We are working alongside a welcoming and supportive primary school in Bolton that is seeking a committed Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where young children can develop socially, emotionally, and academically during this crucial stage of their education.
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities
*Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative EYFS lessons and activities
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils to support early development
* Assist with phonics, early numeracy, communication, and personal development
* Help to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
* Support observation, assessment, and recording of pupil progress in line with EYFS framework
* Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidence
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Person Specification
*Hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential)
* Previous experience working within an EYFS setting
* A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures
* A genuine passion for supporting young children’s development
Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - To Be Eligible You Must:
*Hold the Right to Work in the UK
* Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
* Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)
Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do -all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.
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