Early Years Qualified Staff

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

CPD courses access

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking EYFS Teaching Assistants (Level 2–6) for Primary and Nursery settings across Speke, Garston, Hunts Cross, Woolton and surrounding areas in South Liverpool. Start from October 2026 with flexible day-to-day or longer-term roles.

Role involves supporting children in early years with phonics, literacy, numeracy, and development of personal, social and emotional skills, in nurturing learning environments.

Qualifications

• A Level 2–6 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or Education (or equivalent)
• Experience in Nursery/Preschool/Reception or Primary School
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of EYFS Framework (desirable)
• Experience supporting SEND pupils welcomed but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher or nursery practitioner with daily activities
• Work with small groups and individual pupils
• Assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy development
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development
• Encourage learning through play and child-led activities
• Observe, record and report pupil progress
• Assist with pupils with additional needs as required
• Help maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines

Skills

Caring and patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge (desirable)

Education

Level 2–6 Childcare/EY/Education

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistants (Level 2 - Level 6)

Primary & Nursery Settings | South Liverpool (Speke Area) | October 2026 Start

Flexible Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities Available

Pay Rate: DOE

Are you a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in a supportive school or nursery environment?

Teaching Personnel is working with a number of Primary Schools and Nursery settings across Speke, Garston, Hunts Cross, Woolton and surrounding areas who are looking to appoint dedicated Level 2 to Level 6 Teaching Assistants from October 2026.

Whether you're seeking the flexibility of supply work or the consistency of a long-term placement, we have opportunities available to suit your circumstances.

The Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children during their early stages of education, helping to create engaging, safe and nurturing learning environments.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the class teacher or nursery practitioner with daily activities
• Working with small groups and individual pupils
• Assisting with phonics, early literacy and numeracy development
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development
• Encouraging learning through play and child-led activities
• Observing, recording and reporting on pupil progress
• Supporting children with additional needs where required
• Helping to maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• A Level 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or Education (or equivalent/higher)
• Experience working within a Nursery, Preschool, Reception or Primary School setting
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young learners
• Knowledge of the EYFS Framework (desirable)
• Experience supporting SEND pupils is welcomed but not essential

Locations & Travel

These opportunities are based across Speke and South Liverpool, with schools and nurseries easily accessible from:

• Speke
• Garston
• Hunts Cross
• Woolton
• Allerton
• Aigburth
• Halewood
• Huyton

Most settings benefit from excellent transport links via:

• Liverpool South Parkway Station
• Hunts Cross Station
• Frequent bus routes including the 80, 82, 86 and 89 services
• Easy access from the M62, A561 and surrounding road networks

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Flexible day-to-day assignments to fit around your lifestyle
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated local consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of schools and nurseries
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing safeguarding and professional development training

Apply Today

Whether you're an experienced EYFS practitioner or looking to take the next step in your education career, we'd love to hear from you.

October 2026 starts available now.

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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