Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Wallasey, The Wirral
Start Date: Expected late May/June
Role Type: Temporary / Ongoing (subject to confirmation)
A welcoming Primary School in Wallasey is currently looking to appoint a committed Early Years Teaching Assistant to support their 2‑year‑old provision, with a start date anticipated later in May.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years professional with strong EYFS experience, particularly within nursery or 2‑year‑old settings—who is passionate about providing warm, nurturing, and child‑centred support during the earliest stages of development.
The Role:
Supporting children within a 2‑year‑old Early Years setting
Assisting with personal care routines, including toileting and hygiene
Supporting learning through play‑based activities aligned with the EYFS framework
Working closely with the Nursery Lead and wider EYFS team
Encouraging children’s emotional, social, and developmental growth
Ensuring safeguarding, health, and welfare requirements are consistently met
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have previous experience working in Early Years, ideally with 2‑year‑olds
Be confident and comfortable supporting personal care needs
Have a calm, caring, and patient approach
Demonstrate a good understanding of the EYFS framework
Be reliable, proactive, and professional
Hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS registered on the update service
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly school environment
Valuable hands‑on experience within Early Years and nursery provision
Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
Competitive rates of pay through Teaching Personnel
If you’re an Early Years Teaching Assistant seeking your next opportunity and are available from May, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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.
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