Position: Teaching Assistant (EYFS Reception Class) Location: Mainstream Primary School, Widnes Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team at a large mainstream primary school in Widnes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to make a positive impact on their early learning experience. Key Responsibilities: Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development. Provide one-to-one and small group support to children, helping them with early literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Support children in meeting their personal care needs where required. Foster a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages children to explore, play, and develop their skills. Monitor and record children's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and parents. Help with classroom management, setting up and tidying activities, and supporting a structured daily routine. Requirements: Previous experience working with young children in a school or childcare setting is highly desirable. A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Patience, creativity, and the ability to engage young children in learning through play. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. What We Offer: A friendly and supportive working environment within a large and well-established primary school. Opportunities for professional development and training. Hourly rate: from £12.50 based on experience If you are enthusiastic about supporting children in their early stages of education and want to be part of a vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you!<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Hannah Smith on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Hannah Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026</strong></strong>