Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 2

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Term Time
• Hours: 27.5 hours per week. 46 weeks per year.
• Closing Date: 12/03/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: SVP 0682

Permanent. To commence on 13 th April 2026.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Level 2 EARLY YEARS Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting very young learners in their early educational journey.

The successful candidate will:

• Work collaboratively as part of a highly motivated and supportive team.
• Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity in supporting the social and emotional development of our youngest children.
• Use a range of targeted intervention strategies and lead intervention groups, such as Phonics, to support pupil progress.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress regularly and work closely with the class teacher to inform and adapt future planning.
• Promote and facilitate outdoor learning and continuous provision, ensuring a stimulating and enriching learning environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to promote best practises in a professional and positive manner.
• Possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Have the skills and experience to effectively support pupils in their learning.

The successful candidate must be highly committed, flexible, enthusiastic, patient and show great initiative. In addition, be willing and able to make a caring and positive contribution to the class and school. They will be joining a friendly and highly committed team within a happy and successful school.

St Brigid’s is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references.

Completed application forms should be returned for the attention of Mrs K Steel, School Administrator, at

Closing date for applications:
Thursday 12 th March 2026 at 12pm

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 16 th March 2026 (date and time tbc)

Applications must be made on the CES support staff application form which can be found at