Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant Location: Various Schools through Veritas Education Job Description: Veritas Education is seeking Bank Early Years Teaching Assistants to work across various primary schools in…

Pay rate £14.50 – £17.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 4 September 2026

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Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Various Schools through Veritas Education

Job Description:
Veritas Education is seeking Bank Early Years Teaching Assistants to work across various primary schools in the areas of Blackburn and Accrington. This role will be supporting various schools, supporting classroom teachers in delivering high-quality lessons. You'll work closely with class teachers, assisting in both one-to-one and group settings, providing essential support to pupils, particularly those with additional needs.

Responsibilities:

Assist classroom teachers in delivering engaging, high-quality lessons
Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs, as well as support in group settings
Help create an inclusive and stimulating environment for early years learners
Manage classroom behaviour to support a positive, productive atmosphere
Work collaboratively with teaching staff to enhance student learning experiencesRequirements:

Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning)
Experience working with children in a classroom setting
Positive attitude, patience, and a passion for educationBenefits:

Flexibility, you can work as many days as you'd like. This can suit someone who can pick up short notice work.
Competitive rates of pay up to £17.71p/h
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and welcoming school

Safeguarding & Application Requirements:
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our safeguarding policy.

Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment history, with any employment breaks explained. You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to attend a registration interview.

About Veritas Education:
Veritas Education partners with a wide range of schools, providing teaching placements at the primary, secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff positions across a wide geographical area.

Apply today to join a team committed to supporting educational development from the early years onward!

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 interviewVeritas 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

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