Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0BP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ef9257e9-afa6-4329-ab21-23cefeadf9f8 |
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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.
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.