Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is helping a friendly primary school just outside Liverpool city centre recruit a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant. This full-time, term-time role supports early years learning, delivering tailored 1:1 support while also assisting across the wider classroom.

Starting October 2026 for the full academic year, the role offers hands-on experience alongside experienced teachers, with excellent opportunities for progression from September 2027, and convenient transport links

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 support to children with additional needs while also assisting across the wider classroom
• Work closely with experienced teachers to support fun, engaging, and creative Early Years learning
• Utilise stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments that promote discovery and exploration
• As a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role within the classroom, supporting daily activities, encouraging participation, and aiding progression

Job description

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

Have you recently graduated and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children during the most important early stages of their education?

Are you thinking about a future career in teaching and looking to develop valuable, hands‑on classroom experience within a supportive Early Years environment before embarking on teacher training?

Do you thrive in settings where imagination, curiosity, creativity, and learning through play are encouraged every day?

If you're caring, enthusiastic, and eager to make a genuine difference to children's lives, this Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant role could be the ideal starting point for your career in education.

Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

• Full-time role, term-time only
• October 2026 start, continuing for the full academic year
• Earn up to £540 per week
• Deliver tailored 1:1 support to children with additional needs while also assisting across the wider classroom
• Work closely with experienced teachers to support fun, engaging, and creative Early Years learning
• Utilise stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments that promote discovery and exploration
• Excellent opportunities for career progression from September 2027
• Conveniently located just outside Liverpool city centre, with strong transport connections and on‑site parking
• Interviews available ASAP for suitable applicants

Situated just outside Liverpool city centre, this friendly and inclusive primary school is committed to creating a positive and inspiring start to every child's educational journey. Its dedicated staff team works collaboratively to support pupils in developing academically, socially, and emotionally.

With a strong focus on inclusion, creativity, and high expectations, the school offers an encouraging environment where both pupils and graduates can grow, learn, and succeed.

As a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role within the classroom, working alongside the class teacher to support children as they begin their school journey. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily classroom activities, encouraging participation, supporting children's development and progress, and providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with additional needs.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insight into Early Years education while developing your confidence and practical classroom skills. You'll gain first‑hand experience of supporting young children and understanding their individual needs, providing an ideal foundation for anyone considering teacher training or a longer‑term career in education.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're passionate about helping young children build confidence, develop independence, explore their curiosity, and discover a love of learning, we'd be delighted to hear from you.