EYFS Teaching Assistant – Reception (Permanent)

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

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.