Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Reception Teaching Assistant

Location: Cheshire, North West England

Employment Type: Temporary | Term Time

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and caring Reception Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years/Year 1 team at a popular, voluntary aided primary school in Eccleston, Cheshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support high-quality early years education within a welcoming village setting, working closely with teachers to foster confident, resilient, and independent learners.

Vetro also has a range of other job opportunities available across the Wirral, in a variety of settings.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Reception Teaching Assistant based in Eccleston, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting high-quality teaching through purposeful play, adult-led learning, and well-planned continuous provision indoors and outdoors.
• Promoting children's communication and language development through high-quality interactions, sustained shared thinking, and rich vocabulary.
• Delivering systematic synthetic phonics and early mathematics sessions to support early literacy and numeracy skills.
• Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress to inform next steps in learning.
• Supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), SEND, and other additional needs, adapting provision as required.
• Promoting children’s independence, self-regulation, and school readiness through consistent routines and high expectations.
• Contributing to an enabling learning environment that reflects children’s interests and supports all areas of development.
• Working collaboratively with families and external professionals to support children’s overall development.
• Contributing to self-evaluation and continuous improvement to maintain high standards of provision.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• A strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and Development Matters.
• Experience supporting children within early years or KS1 settings.
• Knowledge of supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
• Ability to promote the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning through high-quality interactions.
• Evidence-informed practice and a commitment to professional development.
• High expectations for every child and a dedication to inclusive practice.
• An enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding training.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with weekly wages and no payroll charges
• Support from an education-led consultant with a personal approach
• Free training opportunities to enhance your skills
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500
• 24-hour online registration with enhanced DBS check
• Holiday pay (weekly or in a holiday pot)
• Contributed pension scheme

If you are a passionate and qualified Reception Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role in Eccleston, apply today! Visits to the school are encouraged prior to application.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.