EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Wallasey. The role is permanent from January 2027, full-time, Monday to Friday, supporting a Reception team with a focus on communication, play, and early literacy and numeracy.

Applicants should hold Level 3 EYFS qualification(s) and have EYFS experience. The role requires commitment to a permanent position and safeguarding best practices within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS and supporting children's learning through play.
• Ability to support communication, language and vocabulary development.
• Experience with observation and contributing to assessment cycles.

Responsibilities

• Support communication, language and vocabulary development.
• Assist with early reading, phonics and number development.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning.
• Observe children and share information with the teacher.
• Prepare activities and learning areas; support SEND or speech and language needs.

Skills

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Phonics support

Observation

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Level 3 Childcare qualification

DfE-recognised early years qualification

Job description

Location: Wallasey, Wirral
Start: January 2027
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

A primary school in Wallasey is looking for a qualified EYFS Teaching Assistant to join its Reception team permanently from January 2027.

The school needs someone who understands that a successful Reception classroom is about much more than helping children complete activities. You will support communication, confidence, independence, play, early reading and children's personal, social and emotional development.You will work alongside the Reception teacher and wider EYFS team to create an environment where children feel secure, curious and ready to learn.

Your role will include:

• Supporting children through continuous provision and adult-led activities
• Encouraging purposeful learning through play
• Supporting communication, language and vocabulary development
• Helping children develop early reading, phonics and number skills
• Working with individual children and small groups
• Modelling positive social interaction and communication
• Supporting children during routines and transitions
• Helping children become increasingly independent
• Observing children and sharing relevant information with the teacher
• Contributing to the preparation of activities and learning areas
• Supporting children with SEND or speech and language needs
• Providing personal care, including toileting support, where required
• Maintaining a safe, organised and engaging environment
• Building professional relationships with parents and carers

Applicants should ideally hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator, Level 3 Childcare qualification or another DfE-recognised full and relevant early years qualification.

Qualifications should be checked against the Department for Education's current early years qualifications list, as the course title and start date determine whether a qualification is recognised as full and relevant.

The school may also consider applicants who hold:

• A relevant Level 2 Early Years or Childcare qualification with substantial Reception or nursery experience
• A Teaching Assistant qualification supported by strong EYFS experience
• An overseas early years qualification that has been formally recognised for work in England

The Department for Education sets the qualification requirements for staff who count within EYFS staffing ratios, including qualifications at Levels 2 and 3.

• Has recent experience in Reception, nursery, preschool or another EYFS setting
• Understands the EYFS approach to learning and development
• Knows how to support children through play rather than completing tasks for them
• Can contribute to observations and the assessment cycle
• Is confident supporting early communication, phonics and number development
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Is willing to provide personal care where necessary
• Can support children with different developmental and communication needs
• Is calm, nurturing and consistent
• Works collaboratively and communicates clearly
• Wants to commit to a permanent school role

Experience as a Key Person, supporting SEND or working with speech, language and communication needs would be particularly valuable.

The role may particularly suit:

• Level 3 Nursery Practitioners ready to move into a school
• EYFS Teaching Assistants seeking a permanent position
• Reception TAs looking for greater stability
• Practitioners with SEND or speech and language experience
• Qualified early years staff returning to work

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for d