Reception Teaching Assistant

Reception Teaching Assistant – Lovely ‘Good’ 1-Form Entry Primary | Shaw, Oldham

Pay: £92.56 – £100.00 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term-Time Only)

Start Date: Immediate / September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years practitioner looking to join a warm, welcoming village-style school family?

Engage Education is searching for a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join a lovely, 1-form entry primary school in Shaw, Oldham. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, this small, tight-knit school is known for its friendly atmosphere, supportive staff, and wonderful community spirit.

About the Role

In this close-knit 1-form entry setting, you will work closely with the Reception Class Teacher to nurture a small cohort of early learners. You will help deliver engaging, play-based learning activities both indoors and outdoors, lead small group phonics and numeracy sessions, and support children as they build independence, confidence, and social skills in their first formal year of school.

Why this role stands out

• Lovely 1-Form Community: Enjoy the close-knit, welcoming feel of a small school where every child and staff member is known by name.
• Ofsted ‘Good’ Setting: Work in a well-structured, supportive environment with an established Early Years team.
• Idyllic Location: Situated in the desirable Shaw area with great local transport links and easy parking.
• Competitive Daily Rates: Paid weekly via PAYE (£92.56 – £100.00/day).

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting continuous provision and outdoor learning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Delivering targeted small-group interventions in Early Reading, Phonics, and basic Numeracy.
• Assisting the class teacher with observations, baseline tracking, and updating early learning profiles.
• Supporting pupils with personal, social, and emotional development (PSED), encouraging self-regulation and positive behavior.
• Providing 1:1 support for children requiring extra help with speech and language or fine motor skills.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience: Hands-on experience working in an EYFS setting (Reception or Nursery) within a primary school.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the EYFS statutory framework and early literacy/phonics programs.
• Mindset: Warm, creative, patient, and proactive with a genuine love for early childhood education.
• Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years qualification preferred.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Full eligibility to work in the UK with professional references covering the last two years.

Apply Today

If you are ready to bring your Early Years expertise to a wonderful school family in Shaw, submit your CV today to apply!

All applicants will undergo thorough safeguarding and vetting checks in line with DfE standards.