EYFS Teaching Assistant

Nursery Teaching Assistant – EYFS
Through Teaching Personnel

Do you have a passion for early years education and a genuine desire to support young children as they learn, grow and explore the world around them?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Full-Time Nursery Teaching Assistant to join the caring and committed EYFS team at a Primary School in St Helens (WA11).

We welcome applications from:
✔ Level 3 EYFS practitioners
✔ Level 2 TAs/Early Years Assistants
✔ Unqualified candidates with relevant experience, voluntary work, or a strong interest in working with young children (we provide training too!)

If you’re nurturing, enthusiastic and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As part of the nursery team, you will:

• Support children aged 2–4 across the EYFS curriculum
• Help create a warm, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Assist with early language development, play-based learning and social interactions
• Work alongside experienced staff to deliver high-quality provision
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Contribute to observations (with support if needed)

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• Caring, patient and child-centred
• Confident supporting children’s learning through play
• A great communicator and team player
• Reliable, enthusiastic and proactive
• Eager to learn and develop within an early years setting

Qualifications are desirable but not essential. The right attitude and passion for early years are just as important. The school are ideally looking for a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant.

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance, CPD and support for candidates looking to grow in the EYFS sector.

Position Details

• Start: September 2026
• Hours: Full time, Monday–Friday, 8 - 3:30pm
• Contract: Through Teaching Personnel with long-term potential

School Info

The nursery team is warm, welcoming and committed to giving every child the best possible start. This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced practitioners and those entering the field of early years education.

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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