Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0BP12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 30.83 hours per week Monady to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,584 - £27,269 (Actual £18,443.05 - £19,657.74)
Pay scale
- SCP 7 - 11
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties
Early Years Teaching Assistant (Reception Class)
As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning, development, and well-being of children in our Reception class. Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will help create a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment that reflects the values of our outstanding school.
Support for Pupils
- Build warm, trusting relationships with Reception-aged children, acting as a positive role model.
- Respond sensitively and appropriately to the individual needs of young children, supporting their emotional, social, and educational development.
- Provide tailored support to pupils, including those with SEND or EAL, ensuring their safety and access to learning through play-based and structured activities.
- Promote inclusion, kindness, and respect among all pupils.
- Encourage children to engage with peers and participate in adult-led and child-initiated activities.
- Foster independence, curiosity, and confidence through praise and encouragement.
- Provide verbal and visual feedback to children in line with EYFS principles and teacher guidance.
Support for the Teacher
- Help create and maintain a safe, engaging, and well-organised learning environment that supports the EYFS curriculum.
- Work with the teacher to deliver targeted interventions and small group activities to support early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
- Observe and record children’s progress and behaviour, contributing to learning journals and assessments.
- Support the teacher in preparing resources, displays, and classroom materials.
- Assist in the delivery and assessment of baseline and ongoing EYFS assessments.
- Provide occasional cover for the class teacher, using planning provided
Support for the Curriculum
- Deliver structured and play-based learning activities that align with the EYFS framework and individual learning styles.
- Support the development of early reading, phonics, writing, and number skills through engaging and age-appropriate methods.
- Prepare and maintain resources and equipment to support continuous provision and themed learning areas.
- Encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on learning experiences.
Support for the School
- Follow all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.
- Promote equal opportunities and celebrate diversity within the classroom and wider school community.
- Contribute to the school’s ethos and improvement plans, supporting its outstanding standards.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support pupil development.
- Attend relevant training, meetings, and CPD opportunities to enhance your practice.
- Supervise children during transitions, playtimes, and school events as required.
- Support school events such as fairs, performances, and parent workshops.
- Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, encouraging their involvement in their child’s learning journey.
- Participate in home visits and parent meetings where appropriate to support transition and engagement.
What the school offers its staff
About St Thomas CE Primary School
We are a church of England primary school in the heart of Lydiate. Our most recent OFSTED inspection was in June 2024, and all areas of the school were judged “Outstanding”.
Our school is built on a Christian foundation, and we put God at the centre of everything we do, equipping children with Christian values to prepare them for their lives. In fact our mission statement is based on the bible:
“Come, follow me and live your lives the way that god wants you to.”
Our aim is to develop both the character of our children and their academic understanding. We have high expectations of every child, and know that their potential is infinite.
This is supported by our six core values, one of which represents our focus each half term:
- Compassion
- Thankfulness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Peace
- Forgiveness
Every individual plays a vital part in the life of the school, and our staff relish the impact that they can have. By joining us you will be part of a friendly and passionate team, whose opinions matter.
Working together with our amazing team you will deliver a broad an exciting curriculum, whilst sharing a zest for live and learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01515319955
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Outstanding Christian Primary School.
We are a very successful, happy primary school built on Christian beliefs and values. Our mission statement of, Jesus said, ‘Come, follow me, live your life the way God wants you to’ is at the heart of everything we do and reminds to always strive towards being the very best version of ourselves.
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust (LDST) is a rapidly growing multi-academy trust at the next crucial stage of its development. It was established in 2017 by the Diocese of Liverpool to provide its schools with a Multi Academy Trust that has the vision and values of the Church of England at its heart. All of our primary schools are rated at least Good by OFSTED.
Arranging a visit to St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk.
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