Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant
- Nursery

Location: Fazakerley, Liverpool

Salary: £90-110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

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

We are currently seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school located in the Fazakerley area. This school is seeking a nuturing and committed Teaching Assistant to join them on a full-time basis from September 2026.

This role will be based in a Nursery class and will involve small group work and general support in a rang of year groups. Experience with SEND is desirable several pupils you will be working with are on the SEND pathway. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30. Opportunities for permanent recruitment available for the successful candidate.

• Competitive daily 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.

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant or childcare qualification is essential.
• 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.
• Experience with EYFS pupils is essential.
• Experience working with SEN pupils.

• 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.

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.