EYFS & KS1 Teaching Assistants St Helens
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90.0 to £105.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £90-£105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1UF |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4750195_1764152360 |
Summary
Start Date: January 2026 (Immediate availability in January required)
Location: St Helens & close surrounding areas Availability:
Minimum 3 days per week
Experience: Any child-focused setting, e.g. school, nursery, childcare, youth work etc.
Contract: Temporary with opportunity for a permanent position
We are looking for EYFS & KS1 Teaching Assistants who are looking for a fresh start, a new role and an exciting 2026. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's futures and being a part of their learning journey, we want to hear from you.
Experience in any child-focused setting is essential, for example, school, nursery, childcare, youth work etc. Our schools offer part time or full time hours so we can work around your availability, but what we do ask is that you are available at least 2/3 days per week, these can be alternate days.
- Support children in EYFS or KS1 with their learning and development, both individually and in small groups.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities, lesson preparation, and resource organisation.
- Help implement play-based learning strategies and encourage curiosity and creativity.
- Provide support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and help deliver tailored interventions.
- Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
- Supervise pupils during playtime, lunch, and school trips.
- Foster children's social, emotional, and physical development, ensuring they feel confident and secure.
- Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and other staff to support pupil progress.
What you'll need to succeed
- A proactive, enthusiastic individual who can adapt quickly to different classroom settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one through Hays.
- Full right to work in the UK.
- Available immediately.
- Available at least 2/3 days minimum per week.
- Experienced in a child-focused setting.
- Relevant qualifications desirable but not essential.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What you need to do now
- A fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment
- A rewarding and flexible role
- A dedicated consultant from Hays Education who will provide you with advice, guidance, and support throughout your placement
- A competitive salary depending on your qualifications and experience
- Access to free online training courses
- Full holiday entitlement
- Work with a globally established company with a wide client network
- Access to exclusive vacancies
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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