Early Years Support Assistant

This Early Years Support Assistant role is focused on observe children and contribute to assessment evidence. It would suit someone who can bring warm, reliable, and clear in communication to the role.

Who the work supports

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Understands child development and early learning.

How support shows up

Observe children and contribute to assessment evidence. Supporting children as they transition into Reception. Work with the class teacher to provide daily classroom support.

The approach that fits

Warm, reliable, and clear in communication.

What needs to be in place

• Has experience working with young children (EYFS or SEN experience preferred).
• Experience supporting children with additional needs or early intervention is desirable, but not essential.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job details

• A Burnley primary school is looking to appoint a caring and reliable Early Years Support Assistant to support children joining Reception in September 2026.
• The children will not yet be school ready and will be under assessment for additional needs (EHCPs not yet in place).
• This role focuses on helping children settle into school, develop routines and access early learning with the right support in place.
• Start Date: September 2026.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check