About the role
EYFS Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Toxteth (L8)
Benefits
Competitive rates of pay
Full-time position
Long-term contract with the potential to become permanent
Are you passionate about supporting young children during the most important stages of their development? Do you enjoy creating engaging learning experiences and helping children build strong foundations for future success?
We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Toxteth (L8).
The school is committed to fostering a love of learning from an early age and provides a stimulating, nurturing environment where curiosity, creativity, and confidence can thrive. Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop through a wide range of engaging learning opportunities. The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive, and inspiring setting where every child can achieve their full potential.
The Role
As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils throughout their early learning journey. Working closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team, you will help create a positive and engaging classroom environment that supports children's academic, social, and emotional development.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting teaching and learning activities across the EYFS curriculum
Assisting with phonics, literacy, and numeracy sessions
Encouraging learning through play and structured activities
Supporting individual pupils and small groups to meet their learning goals
Helping to maintain a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom environment
Contributing to the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress
What We're Looking For
A caring and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for working with young children
Previous experience within a school setting, ideally in EYFS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A patient, positive, and adaptable approach
A good understanding of child development and early years education
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children
Why Join This School?
Supportive and welcoming leadership team
Friendly and collaborative staff community
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A creative and forward-thinking learning environment
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners
If you are passionate about early years education and would like to be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact every day, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your education career.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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