EYFS Teching Assistant

AMA Admin; Sefton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Temp-to-perm routes

APSCo compliant recruitment

Flexible days and hours

Supportive consultant

CPD courses before placement

Wellbeing resources

School preparation pack

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher in the EYFS setting at a primary school in Sefton (L22). The role starts in September 2026 and runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30.

You will help with day-to-day setup, learning activities, and providing a nurturing environment to help every child reach their potential. Candidates should be caring, patient and reliable, with recent experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people within the past two years.
• Must have a passion for education.
• Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of the teacher.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• Support children consistently whilst responding to their individual needs.
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans as appropriate.
• Deliver catch-up sessions.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for education

Numeracy literacy skills

Work under guidance

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant- L22 area

Milk Education is working with a primary school in Sefton(L22 ) who are seeking a full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher in the EYFS setting.
This role is starting in September 2026!

The school is looking for someone who is caring, patient, nurturing and accommodating to all children's needs. The hours of work are 08:30am- 15:30pm, Monday to Friday.

This EYFS Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting the class teacher in the day-to-day set-up and running of the EYFS classroom, ensuring all children are kept on task and learning to their full potential. You will be responsible for getting resources ready for the day, and you will provide a patient and nurturing learning environment for every child.

Your main responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children


• Support children consistently whilst responding to their individual needs


• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans as appropriate


• Deliver catch-up sessions

Requirements or Skills

• Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people, within the past two years


• Must have a passion for education


• Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills


• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of the teacher


• Must be reliable and punctual

Benefits to YOU

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.


• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.


• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.


• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.


• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.


• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.


• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.


• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.


• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.


• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.