Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant – Manchester

Primary School with Outstanding Early Years Provision

Full-Time | Long-Term | Immediate & September Starts Available

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful experience working with young children in an Early Years setting?

Are you passionate about child development and considering a future career in teaching, Early Years education, educational psychology, or SEND support?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience while supporting children during the most important stages of their development.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time, term-time only position (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm)
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive and nurturing school environment
• Weekly pay between £550–£580
• Convenient Manchester location with excellent public transport links
• Hands-on experience within a well-resourced Early Years setting
• Opportunity to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
• Ideal preparation for teacher training, Early Years careers, or further study in child development

The Role

As a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children's educational, social, and emotional development during their formative years.

Working alongside experienced Early Years practitioners and teachers, you will:

• Support children through both play-based and structured learning activities
• Assist with early language acquisition, phonics, literacy, and communication development
• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups
• Provide additional assistance for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Encourage positive social interaction, emotional development, and independence
• Support children during daily routines, transitions, and classroom activities
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive

This role offers excellent exposure to Early Years practice and child-centred learning approaches.

About You, To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a 2:1 degree or above
• Have a degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, Childhood Studies, or a related subject (desirable)
• Demonstrate a patient, caring, and nurturing approach
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a genuine passion for Early Years education and child development
• Be interested in pursuing a career in teaching, Early Years education, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or SEND support
• Have experience working with children within EYFS or SEND settings (desirable but not essential)
• Have strong spoken English skills to support language development and communication, particularly for children with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Have the right to work in the UK

About the School

This Manchester primary school serves a diverse and vibrant local community and is highly regarded for its child-centred approach and commitment to inclusion.

The school places a strong emphasis on:

• Providing every child with a positive and nurturing start to their education
• Promoting language development, communication skills, and early literacy
• Supporting children with additional needs through inclusive practice and personalised interventions
• Creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where children feel valued and confident
• Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning

The Early Years provision is exceptionally well-resourced and designed to support exploration, discovery, and personalised learning experiences.

Training & Development

This role is particularly well suited to aspiring teachers and Early Years professionals and offers:

• Support from an experienced and collaborative EYFS team
• Guidance from senior leaders, SEND specialists, and experienced practitioners
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• First-hand experience of Early Years pedagogy and child development
• Valuable insight into classroom practice and effective teaching strategies

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a thriving school environment while building the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for a successful career in education.

If you're ready to begin your journey as a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant in Manchester, apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting young learners.

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