EYFS Teaching Assistant

St George's Primary School; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised meals

Health services

Subsidised childcare (Dragon Club)

15% off at BAKED

Blue Light Rewards

Job summary

St George's Primary School in Wallasey invites applications for an EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Band D, 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. You will support planning, delivery, and resources for early years pupils and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

We expect a passion for Early Years, experience with phonics and maths mastery, and a collaborative approach. The role offers professional development, a supportive team, and opportunities to engage with families.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a deep understanding of and passion for high-quality Early Years education.
• Experience in supporting high-quality classroom teaching, including phonics and mastery-based mathematics.
• Commitment to professional learning and development (All TAs have at least 50 hours of CPD a year as part of directed time).

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons on whole-class and individual bases.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities and ensure pupils are supported pastorally.
• Contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to teachers to meet learning needs.

Skills

Early Years education

Phonics experience

Mastery-based maths support

Positive behaviour management

Education

TA2 level or above

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Band D

20 hours per week - 8.30am - 12.30pm

39 weeks per year (Including INSETS)

The governing body and leadership team are seeking committed professionals to join our valued teaching assistant team, supporting teaching staff with the development and educational provision of pupils. Candidates will be excellent practitioners, with proven records in helping to promote excellent learning and outcomes for children.

Job Overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

The successful applicant must have the following qualities:

• A deep understanding of and passion for high-quality Early Years education.
• A commitment to inclusion and SEND support that enables children to learn well and thrive as learners.
• A commitment to professional learning and development (All TAs have at least 50 hours of CPD a year as part of their directed time).
• Experience of supporting high-quality classroom teaching, including phonics and mastery-based mathematics.
• Understanding of child development and early years framework
• Positive behaviour management
• Ability to develop good relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
• Understanding of how to apply positive behaviour management approaches.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Willingness to show initiative and apply common sense.
• Qualifications at TA2 level or above or a willingness to undertake this on appointment.

We will offer, in return:

• Enquiring children, with a thirst for learning.
• A committed and dedicated staff and governing body.
• A commitment to your professional development. This includes full induction and access to extensive CPD and teaching opportunities.
• A superb school environment for you to work in.
• Many employee benefits including subsidised meals, access to health services, subsidised childcare in our Dragon Club, 15% off orders at BAKED and access to Blue Light Rewards
• Inclusive Culture - in our warm, community-focused school, we champion our diverse strengths and work as one team to create a vibrant space where staff truly thrive and find joy in their roles

As a Teaching Assistant within St George's Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.