EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Category: Primary
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: St Helens
Pay Rate: £95 – 105 per day
Start Date: ASAP

About the role:

EdStaff are recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to work within a mainstream primary school. The role is to support a pupil with SEND additional needs and provide a consistent, tailored, and adapted approach in education.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about breaking barriers to learning and supporting pupils to thrive in education. This role is long term and full time within a school in the Haydock area of St Helens.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing high quality support with continuous provision within an EYFS classroom
• Supporting with pupil observations and monitoring progress
• Supporting pupil with additional needs in line with their EHCP
• Promote positive behaviour
• Provide tailored learning opportunities for pupils based on their individual learning needs
• Work closely with class teachers and other education professionals, including the SENDCo
• Adhere to school policies and procedures, including safeguardin

Essential requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Experience working within a UK Primary School or nursery setting
• Reliable and punctual with a professional attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one

Why join EdStaff:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your job search
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Free online CPD accredited learning opportunities
• Local roles—we find schools that suit your needs and location
• The opportunity to build strong relationships with local schools – potential for long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive pay rates
• Refer-a-friend scheme

Edstaff are committed to safeguarding and promoting to welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.