Job Description:

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Holmes Chapel | Maternity Cover | September Start

Holmes Chapel | Full-Time | Long-Term Maternity Cover
Pay: £95 – £100 per day (DOE)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm | Weekly Pay Available

Exciting EYFS Teaching Assistant Opportunity in a Welcoming Village School

Astro Education is delighted to be working on behalf of a warm and welcoming village primary school in Holmes Chapel that is seeking a dedicated and nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their team from September to support a maternity cover role.

This friendly and inclusive school sits at the heart of its community and prides itself on providing a caring, supportive environment where children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn. Staff work closely together as a team, creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere throughout the school.

Why This Role?

• Lovely village school setting in Holmes Chapel
• Supportive and friendly EYFS team
• Opportunity to work in a well-resourced early years environment
• Long-term maternity cover role from September
• Potential for extension beyond the initial contract
• Competitive daily rate with weekly pay available

The Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS provision
• Work with individuals and small groups to support early development
• Assist with play-based learning activities and continuous provision
• Help create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Requirements

• Experience working within EYFS (Nursery or Reception preferred)
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of early years development and safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Apply Now

If you’re a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant looking to join a welcoming village school in Holmes Chapel and secure a rewarding maternity cover role from September, we would love to hear from you.

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