Learning support assistant

Vision for Education - Liverpool; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a nurturing and proactive Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional learning needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment, focusing on fostering a positive learning experience tailored to individual needs, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in EYFS, particularly those with SEND.
• Ability to follow structured plans and adapt to the needs of the child.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support in line with the child’s EHCP.
• Support communication, social interaction, and early developmental milestones.
• Promote independence and confidence through a play-based learning approach.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Child-centered approach

Relationship building

Understanding of EYFS framework

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEN - EYFS)
Maghull, Sefton
GBP13.68 - GBP16 per hour (salary depending on experience)
Date: September 2025

The School and the Role
Vision for Education are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive one-form entry Primary School in the Maghull area, who are seeking to appoint a nurturing and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with additional learning needs.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday (08:30am 15:30pm), starting in September 2025 and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of being made permanent for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in providing one-to-one support in line with the child s EHCP. You ll be working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and outside agencies to create a consistent and positive learning experience tailored to the child s needs. The role will involve supporting with communication, social interaction, and early developmental milestones, while promoting independence and confidence through a play-based learning approach.

This mainstream school is known for its strong sense of community, high-quality teaching, and commitment to inclusive education. You will be joining a dedicated and experienced team who value collaboration and professional development.

Requirements
The desired Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children in EYFS, particularly those with SEND

• A patient, compassionate, and child-centered approach

• The ability to build strong and trusting relationships with young learners

• A good understanding of the EYFS framework and early intervention strategies

• The ability to follow structured plans and adapt to the needs of the child

• A willingness to work as part of a collaborative and supportive team

• Have, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check

What We Offer
As a Teaching Assistant who is part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

• Guaranteed pay scheme

• Pension contributions

• CPD to help with your professional development

• Access to a dedicated consultant

About Us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and support young learners in the Early Years, and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, contact Kia Cunningham on (phone number removed).