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EYFS Teaching AssistantTeaching Personnel • Widnes, Cheshire, England
EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel • Widnes, Cheshire, England
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Position

Location : Widnes, WA8

Start Date : February 2026

Contract : Full-time, long-term (with opportunity to become permanent)

Salary : £13.75 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)

About the School

We are working in partnership with a welcoming Church of England primary school in Widnes . The school is well-regarded locally for its nurturing ethos, strong leadership team, and inclusive approach to education.

The Early Years department is a warm, creative, and well-resourced environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop early independence, and build strong foundations for future learning. Staff describe the school as supportive, collaborative, and driven by a shared commitment to high-quality teaching and pastoral care.

The Role – EYFS Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children in Reception. Your responsibilities will include :

  • Supporting pupils with early phonics, language development, and numeracy
  • Assisting with child-led and play-based learning
  • Leading small groups and providing 1 : 1 support where needed
  • Supporting the class teacher with planning, preparation, and assessments
  • Helping maintain an engaging, safe, and inclusive learning environment
  • Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about Early Years education and child development.

The Ideal Candidate

We’d love to hear from you if you :

  • Have experience in an EYFS / primary school setting (school-based or nursery)
  • Hold a relevant childcare / TA qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred)
  • Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework
  • Are proactive, patient, nurturing, and creative
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
  • Hold (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS
  • Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

    Joining Teaching Personnel means joining the UK’s leading education recruitment agency — and enjoying a range of exclusive benefits :

  • FREE access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy , including :
  • Safeguarding
  • Behaviour Management
  • Autism Awareness
  • Early Years Specialisms
  • And many more
  • A dedicated consultant (that’s me!) supporting you throughout your placement
  • Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE
  • Access to our online portal for timesheets, CPD, and job alerts
  • Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent school contracts
  • £50 Referral Bonus for every TA or teacher you refer
  • Transport Links

    The school is well-connected and easily accessible from Liverpool and surrounding areas :

  • Frequent Merseyrail trains run from Liverpool to nearby stations such as Upton and Bidston.
  • Regular bus routes link Liverpool city centre with Upton and the wider Wirral area.
  • Close to major routes including the M53 , making the journey simple for drivers.
  • This makes the role ideal for candidates commuting from Liverpool, Wirral, or Chester.

    How to Apply

    If you’re passionate about Early Years education and ready for a rewarding new role, we’d love to hear from you.

    Apply now or contact the Recruitment Team for more information.

    All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

    All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

    Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

    We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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