Teaching Assistant

4781287
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Wirral
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Teaching Assistant
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £95- £110

Early Years Teaching Assistant Job near Upton, Wirral

Your new company
Hays is working closely with a friendly and supportive primary school in Upton, Wirral, to appoint a committed F1 / EYFS Teaching Assistant. This full‑time role is ideal for candidates with strong early years experience who can confidently support children across the EYFS setting.

Your new role
You will work as a general EYFS Teaching Assistant within an F1 setting, supporting the class teacher and helping to create a warm, engaging, and structured learning environment.
Your duties will include:
  • Supporting children through play‑based learning and guided activities
  • Assisting with early phonics, communication, and language development
  • Providing targeted support to groups or individual pupils as directed
  • Helping to manage routines, transitions, and behaviour in a positive, nurturing way
  • Preparing resources, setting up activities, and supporting assessment observations
  • Working collaboratively with EYFS staff to promote progress and independence
This role is full‑time and will continue from ASAP until the summer term.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will have:
  • Recent experience working within an EYFS or nursery setting (school or private sector)
  • A solid understanding of child‑centred, play‑based learning
  • A calm, patient, and engaging approach
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Reliability and a genuine passion for early years education

What you'll get in return
In return, you’ll receive competitive pay, consistent work until summer, and opportunities to further develop your EYFS expertise.
Benefits include:
• £250 Refer‑a‑Friend reward
• Free early years and SEN‑focused CPD
• PAYE option
• Holiday pay
• Pension contributions

What you need to do now
Click ‘apply now’ or contact us directly to discuss the role. If this position isn’t quite right, we can support you in securing another EYFS or primary role that matches your experience.

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