EYFS Teaching Assistant 2 days (0.4) in Liverpool

EYFS Teaching Assistant 2 days (0.4) (Whitefield Primary School)

Employer Information

Employer Whitefield Primary School Address Whitefield Primary School
Boundary Lane
L6 2HZ Website https://whitefieldprimaryschool.co.uk/

About the School
Whitefield Primary School is an outstanding school. It is a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive school where children are happy and have a desire to learn. The staff are dedicated and put the children at the heart of everything they do. We are all determined that our pupils will thrive, be happy and successful. We share a clear vision for improving our children’s life chances through providing equality of opportunity, an engaging and purposeful curriculum and high-quality teaching and learning. The leadership team are determined to provide our children with the best possible education and life opportunities and this starts with recruiting great staff who will inspire, motivate and help our children achieve their goals.
About the Role
This role is 2 days (0.4) working per week. Our recent Ofsted Inspection states that ‘the school’s aspirations for pupils are exceptionally high and nothing but the best will do.’ We are looking to appoint an excellent teaching assistant who is passionate about education, resilient in their goal for continued self-improvement and who fosters a love of learning in children. You must enjoy working in a fully inclusive school and share the school’s vision of making a real difference to the lives of our children through equality of opportunity, raising aspirations and fostering a love of learning.
Our school 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 and 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.
It is an offence to apply for the advertised role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Please access the link below to our website for various policies including our school code of conduct and child protection.
https://sites.google.com/whitefieldprimaryschool.co.uk/coresafeguardinginfo/safeguarding
Personal Qualities
The school understands the importance of staff well-being and is also committed to the professional development of all staff. You will have ongoing high-quality support from leaders across the school and will attend appropriate training and development opportunities.
You can learn more about us by visiting our website: https://www.whitefieldprimaryschool.co.uk

Role Information

Job Title EYFS Teaching Assistant 2 days (0.4) Job Type Learning Support Job Phase Early Years Location Liverpool

Grade 3 Actual Salary Information SCP 5-9 Actual Salary Range £24,790.00 - £26,409.00 (FTE) Contract Type Fixed term Contract Term Part time, Term time only Closing Date Friday, October 23rd, 2026

About the Role

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Senior leaders may deploy the staff member in other key stages as needed to support the needs of children in school. Key functions:

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Develop a positive and supportive relationship with pupils
• Be aware of the differing needs of pupils
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Pupil Passports and plans for SEN children
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
• Provide intimate care for children when required, ensuring that this is done in line with the school’s intimate care policy

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

• Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of the EYFS
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve Early Years Foundation Stage objectives - The Early Learning Goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities indoors and outside – more specifically to be able to assist with planning to support children with Special Educational Needs
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Observe and record learning, identifying next steps
• Support groups within the class – e.g. phonics, circle times and focussed activity learning
• Support in completion of referral information for children as needed

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
• Undertake programmes of intervention, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
• Assist in the display and presentation of learning cues and pupils work inside and outside of the classroom environment as required

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Undertake training and CPD as required
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunch time as required
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
• Be a role model for pupils and colleagues in terms of behaviour and attitude
• Be punctual and professional at all times
• Maintain confidentiality

Personal Qualities

Personal Specification attached below.

Application Information

Closing Date Friday, October 23rd, 2026 Closing Time 12:00pm

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