Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Huyton, Liverpool
Hours: Full Time (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Start Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
In partnership with the Governors of a primary school in Huyton, Tradewind Recruitment is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistant for our Nursery class. The successful candidate will work closely with the Early Years Team, supporting children in the Nursery by delivering engaging learning experiences across both indoor and outdoor environments, in line with the Early Years curriculum.
The successful candidate will:
- Collaborate positively with all staff, embodying the school's ethos, vision, and values;
- Support pupils' physical, academic, social, and emotional development, fostering independence in a safe and secure environment while using strategies to recognise and reward achievement;
- Assist in the learning of individuals and groups by delivering the curriculum and serving as a role model with high expectations;
- Work alongside colleagues to develop and implement the EYFS curriculum;
- Encourage pupils to engage and collaborate effectively with their peers;
- Observe, record, and support pupils' development, identifying individual needs and providing constructive feedback on progress and achievement;
- Promote inclusion, ensuring all pupils can fully participate in school life;
- Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to activities through observation and planned assessments;
- Hold a recognised and relevant childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification.
Personal qualities & attributes:
- A friendly disposition and a good team player;
- Excellent communication and organisational skills;
- Work to high standards, both when working with colleagues and when working unsupervised;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent attendance record.
To apply, please email your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to or submit your application via our website.
Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait - apply today!
Start Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.