EYFS Teaching Assistant – Support Reception Child

About the role

We are seeking a caring EYFS Teaching Assistant to provide one‑to‑one support for a child joining Reception in September. Working within a welcoming primary school, you will help the child settle into school life while contributing to a supportive Early Years team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver dedicated 1:1 assistance to the Reception child throughout the school day.
• Support communication, language and social development.
• Reinforce phonics activities to build early reading skills.
• Facilitate play‑based learning and create engaging experiences.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals.
• Observe, record progress and contribute to planning and review meetings.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an EYFS setting.
• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs.
• Confidence delivering phonics interventions.
• Understanding of play‑based, child‑led learning.
• Patient, nurturing and team‑oriented.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
• Supportive school environment with ongoing consultant assistance.
• Potential to extend the role beyond the initial term.