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Early Years Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 12 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant with experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage? Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or are you currently working towards one? Are you a dedicated and creative individual looking to make a meaningful contribution to young learners in a supportive classroom environment? Are you seeking a general TA role that allows you to work across the class while supporting individual development? Finally, do you have a solid understanding of the EYFS framework? If so we'd love to hear from you!
Randstad Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistants for schools across the Preston area, with immediate and September 2025 start dates available.
We are looking for individuals with experience supporting pupils in Nursery or Reception classes, who are passionate about helping children build a strong foundation for future learning. Whether you're seeking day-to-day flexibility or a consistent, long-term post, there are opportunities to suit your needs.
As an EYFS TA, you'll play a vital role in supporting classroom learning and development. Your responsibilities will include implementing early literacy and numeracy programmes, providing feedback to the class teacher, encouraging positive behaviour and participation, and contributing to individual learning or behaviour plans when required.
Your Key Responsibilities
Plan and set up engaging literacy and numeracy activities for the whole class, small groups and 1:1 pupils.
Provide timely feedback to the class teacher on pupil progress and next steps.
Promote positive behaviour, participation and personal development.
Help create and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
Liaise closely with teachers, fellow TAs and external specialists to support individual needs.
Track and record pupil development to celebrate achievements and identify areas for support.
Essential Requirements
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards completion).
Recent experience working with children in Early Years or KS1.
Confidence managing behaviour and encouraging engagement.
Creative, proactive and flexible support style.
Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) SEN and additional learning needs.
Benefits of Working with Randstad
Competitive daily rate, paid weekly via PAYE.
Local placements and on‑site parking or public transport links.
Free, accredited CPD and safeguarding training.
Dedicated consultant support for CV advice, interview prep and ongoing guidance.
Access to a broad network of partner primary schools across Preston.
£300 "Love 2 Shop" voucher for every successful referral (T&Cs apply).
Randstad is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS (Child Barred List) check and satisfactory references.
Ready to make a real impact in Early Years? Apply today or contact Jessica Verndet for a confidential conversation:
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