EYFS Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Haydock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free CPD platform access

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme and refresher培训

Trainee teacher apprenticeship

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a nursery class in Haydock, St Helens. This full-time role runs from January 2027 to July 2027 initially, 8:30-3:30, with a Level 3 qualification and paediatric first aid preferred. DBS in place or to be arranged via Connex. Salary £95-£110 daily, PAYE weekly.

Opportunities for permanent recruitment may arise for the right candidate, along with ongoing CPD and career progression support.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification is essential.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) 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.
• Paediatric first aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursery class and support teaching staff.
• Support learning and behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Contribute to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Collaborate with staff to enable inclusive practice.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

SEN support

Effective communication

Discipline and safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

DBS update service

Job description

Role: EYFSTeaching Assistant (nursery class, January 2027)

Location:Haydock, St Helens

Salary: £95-110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school located in the Haydock area of St Helens. This school is seeking a nuturing and committed Teaching Assistant to join them on a full-time basis from January 2027 to July 2027 initially.

This role will be based in a nursery class working alongside a team of support staff. It is essential that you have a Level 3 qualification (or higher) and ideally paediatric first aid training. 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 3 qualification is essential
• 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
• Paediatric first aid

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.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.