EYFS 2:1 Teaching Assistant - two vacancies

Church Drive Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 5EF

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  8 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  2 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Band C SCP 4

EYFS 2:1 Teaching Assistant - two vacancies job summary

Church Drive wish to appoint inspirational and enthusiastic 2:1 teaching assistants who have the drive, vision, energy and commitment to join our hardworking and passionate team.

We welcome applications from those who have worked in a school or external nursery settings for this post and someone who has a desire to join our school community.

We are looking to appoint an individual who:

Has experience with PEG feeding and intimate cate, or is willing to undertake this form of care for a child in F2.

Is an excellent classroom practitioner who values ‘inclusion’ in all aspects of school life.

Demonstrates high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour, through school improvement.

Is creative and enthusiastic with a positive attitude towards solution focused outcomes:

Has good organisational and interpersonal skills.

Has flair, talent and initiative to find solutions.

Demonstrates a commitment to raising standards, keeping children safe and behaviour management.

Is able to work in close partnership with the whole Trust community and all stakeholders.

Has a clear understanding and knowledge regarding Early Years Statutory Framework and Development Matters.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

Support, inspiration, passion, creativity and the chance to make a real difference to children’s lifelong learning;

Working with a strong SLT that strives for the best outcomes for our children.

The privilege of engaging with children who enjoy school and rise to the challenges it provides.

The opportunity to further develop their skills through a bespoke career pathway available working for Oak Trees Multi-Academy Trust

If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm that meet the essential criteria, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date: Thursday, 8th January at 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday, 9th January

Interviews: Tuesday, 13th January AM

Church Drive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Church Drive Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Church Drive Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/church-drive-primary-school-wirral

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