Early Years Teaching Assistant

Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Birkenhead, Wirral

Salary: £425 – £450 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

Are you ready to make a real difference as a Teaching Assistant?

Connex Education is partnering with a Primary School in Birkenhead to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work across EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) starting in January. In this role you will provide general classroom support and help facilitate learning through play and structured activities, while supporting small groups of children and individuals to access the EYFS curriculum.

We are seeking a reliable, proactive individual with experience in supporting young learners and confident in fostering early development in communication, social skills and foundational learning.

The school is a welcoming and nurturing environment with a strong focus on early development, independence and curiosity. Staff work closely with families and the community to create a supportive, inclusive setting where every child is encouraged to thrive and enjoy learning.

This role runs Monday to Friday (8:30am–3:30pm). The position starts in January 2026 and is likely to continue long term for the right person, offering ongoing support to the EYFS team and contributing to children’s early learning experiences.

• Competitive weekly rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

• A Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.

• Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
• Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
• Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
• Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
• Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
• Reliable, well-presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.
• Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
• Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
• Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.

If you are interested or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today!

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.