EYFS (Reception) Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Weekly PAYE

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Trainee apprenticeship

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school in the Wavertree area of Liverpool. The role is full-time, in a Reception class, supporting a pupil 1:1 with additional needs, including ASD and challenging behaviour.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30, with immediate start and potential for permanent recruitment. The successful candidate will build positive relationships, maintain professional standards and contribute to an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 TA qualification desirable; relevant school experience considered.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent Level 2.
• Current DBS on update service or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Experience in EYFS and with SEN pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil in a Reception class on a 1:1 basis.
• Work with a team of support staff to deliver learning activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Maintain consistent learning and behaviour expectations.

Skills

Relationship building

Professionalism

Inclusion focus

Communication

Patience & empathy

Observational skills

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Current DBS

EYFS experience

SEN experience

Job description

Role: EYFSTeaching Assistant

Location:Wavertree, Liverpool

Salary: £90-110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school located in the Wavertree area of Liverpool. This school is seeking a nuturing and committed Teaching Assistant to join them on a full-time basis with an immediate start.

This role will be based in a Reception class working alongside a team of support staff. This role is working 1:1 to help support a pupil in the class with additional needs – experience with ASD and challenging behaviour is essential. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30. Opportunities for permanent recruitment available for the successful candidate.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
• Experience in EYFS
• Experience working with SEN pupils

Knowledge and skills

• Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
• Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
• Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
• Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
• Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
• Reliable, well-presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.
• Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
• Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
• Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.