EYFS Learning Support Assistant

St Silas Church of England Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 3TP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,907.00 Annually (Actual)

EYFS Learning Support Assistant job summary

The Role

As a vital member of our Early Years department, you will:

• Be a Key Person: Build strong, supportive relationships with a specific group of children and their families, acting as their primary advocate and guide.

• Inspire Learning: Support the EYFS framework through creative "continuous provision" and structured activities that make learning English, Maths, and world discovery fun.

• Champion Safeguarding: Maintain the highest standards of child protection, working closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure every child is safe, happy, and heard.

• Collaborate: Work alongside a passionate team of teachers and Trust colleagues to maintain an environment of academic and personal excellence.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong English and Maths skills to support foundational development.

• A creative thinker who can adapt to the needs of children from all backgrounds and abilities.

• A resilient professional who remains positive and energetic in a fast-paced classroom.

• A deep commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of young children.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive school culture that values professional growth and the well-being of its staff. This is a chance to make a tangible difference in the St Silas community by shaping the future of our youngest learners.

St Silas CE Primary School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, expecting all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo comprehensive pre-employment vetting in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', including an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check and an online search.

We proudly celebrate the diversity of our community and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent; if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview stage, please contact the school office to discuss your needs.

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 St Silas Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 358 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Silas Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-silas-church-of-england-primary-school-liverpool

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