Early Years Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Sefton)Full-Time • Long-Term •
Start Date: After EasterLocation: Sefton
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start: After Easter
Experience: Essential
Qualifications: Desirable
About the RoleA warm and nurturing primary school in Sefton is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS team on a long-term, full-time basis, starting after the Easter break. This role is ideal for someone with experience in Early Years who is passionate about supporting young children during the most crucial stage of their development.
You will work closely with the class teacher and EYFS staff to support children’s learning, language development, social skills, and early independence, ensuring each child feels safe, engaged, and excited to learn.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Supporting children across all areas of the EYFS framework
2. Assisting with child-led and adult-led activities to promote early literacy, numeracy, andmunication
3. Providing 1:1 and small-group support when needed
4. Helping to maintain a stimulating, safe, and well-organised classroom environment
5. Encouraging positive behaviour, curiosity, and active learning
6. Assisting with observations and contributing to children’s developmental records
7. Working collaboratively with the Early Years team and wider schoolmunity
The Ideal Candidate
8. Experience working in Early Years or a nursery/reception setting is essential.
9. Relevant Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualifications are highly desirable.
10. A strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development milestones
11. Warm, patient, and nurturing approach
12. Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to engage young learners effectively.
13. Strongmunication skills and the ability to work well within a team
What the School Can Offer
14. A weing and supportive EYFS team
15. A nurturing environmentmitted to children’s early development
16. Opportunities for professional growth within Early Years education
17. A positive, well-led schoolmunity
How to ApplyIf you are an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time, long-term role starting after Easter, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short statement outlining your suitability and experience. #4782500 - Molly Atkinson