Teaching Assistant Early Years
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- WhereMaidenhead
- HoursFull time
- Pay£24,926 per year
- Posted12 October 2026
- Closes22 October 2026
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children? Would you like to be part of a team where every child is at the heart of everything we do?
Working in Early Years is truly special. It’s a place filled with laughter, curiosity, creativity, discovery and so many little moments that make a huge difference.
You’ll have the opportunity to support our youngest learners as they develop communication, independence, confidence and new skills. Every day is different, whether we’re exploring sensory activities, getting creative, enjoying music and stories, playing outdoors or simply following a child’s interests and seeing where their curiosity takes them.
One of the most rewarding parts of working in our Early Years team is the relationships you build — not only with the children but with their families too. We work closely with families, listening to them, learning from them and working together to give each child the best possible support.
You’ll also be part of a supportive team, working alongside teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to create meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students.
The rewards can be found in the smallest moments — a smile, a new sound, a first interaction, trying something for the first time, becoming more independent or simply seeing a child happy and engaged. These moments might seem small to some, but in Early Years, they can mean absolutely everything.
It can be challenging, messy, funny and unpredictable, but it is also one of the most rewarding and heart-warming jobs you can do.
If you’re passionate about Early Years and want to work somewhere where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
You must:
- Meet the person specification
- Be able to meet key accountabilities set out in Job Description
- Have good communication skills
- Good levels of literacy and numeracy
What this role involves
General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Look after children who are upset or unwell
- Lead classes and activities with help from the teacher
- Work closely with families and carers
- Typical pay (UK)
- £19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 16 to 37 term time
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Manor Green School's own careers site.
