Reception Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:15pm
Location: Longridge
Pay: From £14.25 per hour (Level 2)

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Longridge from September.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive Early Years team, working alongside a well-established and experienced Reception teacher to help provide an engaging and nurturing learning environment.

• Hold a Level 2 (or above) childcare-related qualification.
• Have recent experience supporting children with Speech and Language needs.
• Be confident delivering phonics interventions and small group sessions.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with an experienced Early Years teacher.
• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive, patient, and passionate about supporting young children's learning and development.

• Supporting children in Reception both in class and through targeted interventions.
• Delivering phonics sessions to small groups.
• Providing tailored support for pupils with Speech and Language needs.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to support pupil progress.

• A friendly and welcoming school community.
• A supportive and experienced Early Years team.
• On-site parking.
• Competitive rates of pay from £14.25 per hour for this Level 2 position.
• A September start with working hours of 8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday.

If you have the experience, qualifications, and enthusiasm to make a positive difference in Reception, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity starting in September

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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