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EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Garston Church of England Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 5NS

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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Full time: Term Time Only / Fixed Term until December 26 / Mon-Fri 08:15am -15:45pm
Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term until December 2026
Pay scale: Grade 2 SCP 3-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must fulfil the following criteria:

Have a relevant EYFS qualification as per the regulations set out in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
Have an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Have a good understanding of continuous provision and the role in plays in the EYFS curriculum
Encourage and motivate all children, whatever their background and ability, to reach their full potential
Be resilient, positive and enthusiastic about education
Think and act creatively to make sure learning is motivated, successful and fun
Have high expectations of themselves and pupils
Have high standards and have strengths in English and Maths

Be willing to work collaboratively with other teachers within the trust

Act as the key person for a group of children and their families

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

A welcoming school culture built on shared values and respect
Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
A supportive and collaborative staff team
Access to trust-wide CPD and staff wellbeing support

A place where all team members are valued and empowered

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.