Early Years Teaching Assistant

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant with Early Years experience? Do you hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification, or are you currently working towards one? Are you looking for a creative and rewarding role where you can support young children at the start of their education journey?

Randstad Education is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistants for a range of primary schools across Wigan, with immediate starts and roles available into the new academic year (September 2025).

We're looking for individuals with a strong understanding of the EYFS framework who can support learning in a general classroom capacity while also helping to meet individual needs. Whether you're seeking flexible day-to-day supply or a longer-term role, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact in Early Years education.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you'll help deliver core early learning activities, create a positive and engaging environment, and work closely with teachers to support pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of resources and activities for the whole class, small group and 1:1 support.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to organise appropriate activities.
• Liaise with other professionals such as Teacher's, TA, specialist support staff.
• Work closely with other LSAs and support staff.
• Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis.
• Monitor and track the development of the pupil In question and support personal development and confidence.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working with young people.
• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEN or knowledge learning difficulties.
• TA qualified.

Associated Benefits:

• Local parking.
• Public Transport nearby.
• Competitive daily pay rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.
• Access to free CPD.
• Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
• CV and application support.
• Discounts.
• Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of 300 love 3 shop vouchers.

Randstad prioritises the safety and welfare of students. All appointments require a successful enhanced DBS Disclosure, including a Children's Barred List check, and satisfactory referencing.

Apply now to begin your teaching career with Randstad Education and local primary schools. Explore opportunities and access CPD events. Contact Jessica at (url removed) for more information.