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School Location: Lancaster
Agency/Contact: Veritas Education - Sarah Maclachlan
Position: Long-Term Teaching Assistant - General Cover (Reception Class)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:50 - 15:10
About the Role:
Veritas Education is seeking a passionate and experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to support a Reception class in a welcoming Lancaster primary school. This long-term role involves general classroom cover, working closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality early years education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
- Assist with phonics sessions, early reading, and language development
- Facilitate play-based learning and daily routines
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment
- Proven experience working in an EYFS setting (nursery or Reception class)
- Confidence supporting phonics and early literacy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A nurturing and proactive approach to supporting young learners
- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing support from the Veritas Education team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in early years education
Apply now to join a supportive school community and help shape the foundations of children's learning. Immediate start available! For more information, please call Sarah Maclachlan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
