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EYFS Practitioner

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Merseyside
Date posted : 20/08/25
  1. Full Time
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour

Job description

Teaching Personnel:

Role: EYFS Practitioner
Location: Speke (L24)
Start Date: October 2025
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)

 

We are currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Practitioner to join a welcoming and vibrant nursery setting in Speke this October 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for working with young children to make a meaningful impact in their early development.

You will be working closely with children aged 0-5, supporting their learning, play, and development in a safe and nurturing environment.

 

Your role will involve:

  • Planning and delivering stimulating, age-appropriate activities that promote learning and curiosity
  • Supporting children's emotional, personal, and social development
  • Monitoring and assessing individual progress, completing observations and learning journals
  • Creating a positive, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues and parents/carers to support children’s development

 

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience working with early years children (e.g. in nurseries, childminding, social care, or similar roles)
  • A warm, patient, and nurturing approach to childcare
  • A solid understanding of EYFS principles and child development
  • A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
  • Relevant childcare qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Early Years) are desirable but not essential

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive nursery located in a lively part of Merseyside, with the potential for long-term or permanent opportunities for the right candidate. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and benefit from ongoing professional development.

 

Please contact the recruitment team for more information

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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