Early Years Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early education journey? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

A friendly and welcoming Catholic Primary School in Thornton (Liverpool) is looking for a committed EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their team this October. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives while developing your career in education.

 Location: Thornton, Liverpool
 Start Date: October 2025 (Autumn Term)
 Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
 Pay Rate: £13.75 – £16.66 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with their learning, development and settling into the new academic year.
• Working alongside the class teacher and SENCo to deliver engaging and interactive activities.
• Helping with phonics, early reading, and numeracy interventions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting the school’s Catholic values.
• Providing 1:1 or small group support for children with additional needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working in EYFS or early childhood settings.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
• Experience supporting children with SEND (Autism, ADHD) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Access to FREE accredited CPD courses via our exclusive Teaching Personnel Academy, including:
  • Thrive Approach
  • Understanding Autism
  • ADHD Awareness
  • SEND Essentials
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Weekly pay and flexible working options.
• Opportunities for permanent employment after the initial temporary period.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or just starting out with a passion for early years education, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

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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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