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Qualified EYFS Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Merseyside
Date posted : 07/05/26
  1. Full Time
£14.25 - 15.00 per hour

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3+) – Nursery Setting
West Derby, Liverpool (L13)
Full-Time | September Start

Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.00 per day (DOE)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in the West Derby (L13) area of Liverpool, who are seeking a qualified Level 3 (or above) EYFS Teaching Assistant to support within their nursery provision. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive early years team and play a key role in children’s development during their formative years.


The Role

  • Supporting the class teacher across a busy nursery setting within a primary school
  • Delivering high-quality support in line with the EYFS framework
  • Assisting with planning and leading engaging, play-based learning activities
  • Supporting children’s social, emotional, and educational development
  • Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment
  • Observing, tracking, and reporting on children’s progress
  • Supporting personal care routines where required
  • Ensuring safeguarding and welfare standards are consistently met

Ideal Candidate

  • Holds a Level 3 qualification (or above) in Childcare/Early Years (essential for staff ratio requirements)
  • Has recent experience working within an EYFS or nursery setting
  • Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development
  • Passionate about supporting young children’s learning and wellbeing
  • Patient, nurturing, and highly adaptable
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Confident supporting across the classroom and working proactively

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
  • Access to a wide range of CPD courses, including EYFS and safeguarding training
  • A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
  • Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent positions
  • Flexible working to suit your availability
  • £50 referral bonus when you refer a friend

Location & Transport Links

The school is based in West Derby (L13) and is easily accessible by:

  • Regular bus routes connecting from Liverpool City Centre, Old Swan, and Knotty Ash
  • Nearby major road links including the M62 and Queens Drive (A5058)
  • On-site or nearby parking options available

If you are a passionate and qualified EYFS Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive nursery environment, we would love to hear from you!

 Apply today with Teaching Personnel to secure your next role in 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.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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