EYFS Teaching Assistant

St George's Primary School, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 3NF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 October 2026

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £12,207 - £12,402

EYFS Teaching Assistant job summary

EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Band D

20 hours per week  - 8.30am - 12.30pm

39 weeks per year (Including INSETS)

The governing body and leadership team are seeking committed professionals to join our valued teaching assistant team, supporting teaching staff with the development and educational provision of pupils. Candidates will be excellent practitioners, with proven records in helping to promote excellent learning and outcomes for children.

Job Overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

The successful applicant must have the following qualities:

● A deep understanding of and passion for high-quality Early Years education.

● A commitment to inclusion and SEND support that enables children to learn well and thrive as learners.

● A commitment to professional learning and development (All TAs have at least 50 hours of CPD a year as part of their directed time).

● Experience of supporting high-quality classroom teaching, including phonics and mastery-based mathematics.

● Understanding of child development and early years framework

● Positive behaviour management

● Ability to develop good relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

● Understanding of how to apply positive behaviour management approaches.

● Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

● Willingness to show initiative and apply common sense.

● Qualifications at TA2 level or above or a willingness to undertake this on appointment.

We will offer, in return:

● Enquiring children, with a thirst for learning.

● A committed and dedicated staff and governing body.

● A commitment to your professional development. This includes full induction and access to extensive CPD and teaching opportunities.

● A superb school environment for you to work in.

● Many employee benefits including subsidised meals, access to health services, subsidised childcare in our Dragon Club, 15% off orders at BAKED and access to Blue Light Rewards

● Inclusive Culture - in our warm, community-focused school, we champion our diverse strengths and work as one team to create a vibrant space where staff truly thrive and find joy in their roles

As a Teaching Assistant within St George's Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

School Visit Invitation for Prospective Candidates

Candidates are invited to visit the school for an informal tour and discussion regarding the post at 4.00pm on Thursday 10th September 2026 at St George’s Lower Site.

If you would like to participate in this school tour, please confirm your attendance by e-mailing the school office marked for the attention of Mylie Barker.

Details regarding locations and car parking can be found on the school website’s location page

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

School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

We will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will examine data that is publicly available to identify any incidents or issues. Areas of concern will be discussed during interview .

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 George's Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 922 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St George's Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-primary-school-wallasey

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