Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Job Type: Full-Time Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early development? We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Stockport. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a nurturing environment and is committed to supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). What You’ll Be Doing: - Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. - Provide focused support to children with additional needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and encouraging independence. - Set up and prepare classroom activities and learning materials. - Observe children’s development and share insights with the teacher and SENCO to inform planning and intervention. - Support children's personal, social, and emotional development through positive interactions and consistent routines. - Assist with personal care where necessary, ensuring that all children are treated with dignity and respect. -Promote learning through play, exploration, and structured activities. - Help maintain a calm, positive classroom environment by supporting behaviour expectations. What We’re Looking For: - A relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent). - Experience working in an Early Years setting, ideally with children who have SEN. - A sound understanding of the EYFS curriculum and its practical application. - Strong teamwork and communication skills. - A patient, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting young children. - A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. Ready to Apply? If you’re excited to support children at the very start of their learning journey and want to be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team – we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV! <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.<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;50 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> Ben Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003</strong></strong>