Early Years TA

Randstad Education; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Referral bonus (up to £300)

Professional development

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support Nursery & Reception learners in Knowsley. This role runs during term time, 08:30 - 15:30, with daily rate of £95-£115 paid weekly, and requires a caring, patient approach in a nurturing primary setting.

You will help deliver the EYFS curriculum through play, provide phonics support with Read Write Inc, and assist with observing progress and safeguarding throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with children in a UK school or EYFS setting.
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
• Good written & verbal English.
• Commitment to long-term, full-time work.
• Professional references from recent employers.

Responsibilities

• Support the EYFS curriculum with play-based activities for communication, language and physical development.
• Provide one-on-one and small group phonics support using Read Write Inc.
• Assist the lead teacher with a purposeful and orderly learning environment indoors and outdoors.
• Contribute to pupil learning journeys by observing progress and sharing insights with teachers and parents.
• Support social and emotional wellbeing and positive peer interactions.
• Assist with personal care, snack times, and maintaining hygiene and safety.

Skills

EYFS experience

DBS check

English communication

Passion for early years

References provided

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant (Nursery & Reception)

Location: Knowsley Salary: £95.00 - £115.00 per day (Experience Dependent)

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time (08:30 - 15:30, Monday - Friday)

The Opportunity: Lay the Foundation for Success

Are you a nurturing and energetic individual passionate about early childhood education? We are seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team in a mainstream primary setting. This is a vital role where you will support our youngest learners during their most formative years, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish through play and discovery.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of the Early Years foundation stage:

• Learning Through Play: Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum by facilitating engaging, play-based activities that promote communication, language, and physical development.
• Individualised Support: Provide one-on-one and small group interventions for phonics using Read, Write, Inc, helping children meet their early learning goals and supporting those with additional needs.
• Classroom Management: Assist the lead teacher in creating a purposeful and orderly learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Observation & Tracking: Contribute to pupil "learning journeys" by observing and recording progress, sharing key insights with the class teacher and parents.
• Social & Emotional Wellbeing: Help children build confidence, develop social skills, and learn to interact positively with their peers.
• Care & Safety: Ensure the welfare of all pupils, assisting with personal care, snack times, and ensuring a high standard of hygiene and safety throughout the day.

Requirements & Experience

We are looking for a patient, creative, and caring individual who possesses:

• Experience: A minimum of 6 months of experience working with children in a UK school or EYFS setting (Nursery or Reception experience highly preferred/placements & volunteers accepted)
• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply for one) and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Communication: Good written & verbal English. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage effectively with young children, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Attitude: A genuine passion for early years education and a commitment to long-term, full-time work.
• References: Professional references from recent employers.

Why Join Us?

We value our staff as much as our pupils. Joining our "Team of Talented Teaching Assistants" comes with a range of benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Daily rates between £95 and £115, paid weekly.
• Supportive Environment: Access to a dedicated professional consultant and a friendly, welcoming school community.
• Perks: Company pension scheme and a Referral Bonus (up to £300 for recommending a friend).
• Career Growth: Gain invaluable experience in a primary setting with access to ongoing professional development and EYFS-specific training.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full referencing.