Nursery Nurse/EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: St. Helens

Hours of work: 8:30am-12:30pm

Pay: up to £12.82ph

Chalk Education Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Nursery Nurser/Teaching Assistant for a part-time position at a friendly primary school in St. Helens. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a positive impact on young learners.

About the Role:
The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small support for a child with additional needs in their EYFS setting, helping them engage with the curriculum, develop social skills, and build confidence. The role requires a strong understanding of child development and the ability to adapt to the needs of individual students. The position is part-time, and offers a chance to contribute to the early stages of children's education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities for EYFS students.
• Assist with the development of children's literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils as needed.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor progress and report observations to the class teacher.
• Support children with additional needs in line with their individual plans.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience working in an EYFS setting (minimum of 1 year).
• A good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to Safeguarding
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting children.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
• Experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable but not essential).

This is an immediate start role, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference in a child’s early learning journey, please apply now to join the team at this wonderful St. Helens primary school.

Or for more information you can contact Wendy on 0151 559 0399 or email wendy@chalkeducation.co.uk