Early Years Teaching Assistant | Connex Education Are you passionate about supporting young children as they take their first steps into education? Connex Education are working with an oustanding nursery school based in South Liverpool! This opportunity would be 5 days per week, 8:15-15:30pm, working in their 2-3's room. If you love helping children explore, discover a nd develop through play-based learning — and you’re committed to giving every child the strongest start possible — this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Your Role as an Early Years Practitioner As part of an EYFS team, you’ll help create a safe, exciting and stimulating environment where young learners can flourish. Your responsibilities may include: • Supporting children aged 1–5 through play-based and structured learning • Encouraging language development, communication and early social skills • Assisting with early phonics, early maths, fine-motor and gross-motor activities • Helping children develop independence, confidence and secure routines • Setting up indoor and outdoor learning environments to promote exploration • Providing 1:1 or small-group support for children who need additional guidance • Observing and recording progress to assist teachers with assessment • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing • Following safeguarding procedures and supporting the wider EYFS team This role is ideal for someone with a warm, patient approach who loves working with young children and contributing to their development every day. What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from you if you have: • Experience working with children aged 0–5 • A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification • A passion for early childhood development and learning through play • A nurturing, reliable and proactive approach • Confidence supporting children with varying needs and abilities • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team • An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one) Why Work with Connex Education? You’ll benefit from: • Competitive weekly PAYE pay • Flexible roles that suit your availability • Long-term placements for stability and routine • Opportunities in both Nurseries and Nursery School settings • Free SEND & EYFS-focused CPD to help develop your skills • A friendly consultant who understands EYFS settings and what they are looking for • Clear progression routes Apply Today If you’re an Early Years Practitioner who’s ready to help young learners grow, explore and develop, click apply to start your journey with Connex Education today! Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.