Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 2
Applications must be made on the CES support staff application form which can be found at www.cesew.org.uk
EARLY YEARS Teaching Assistant Level 2
Pay Band D / SCP 5-6
£25,583 - £25,989 pro-rata
[Actual Salary: £17,288-£17,562]
27.5 hours per week. 46 weeks per year (term time only)
Permanent. To commence on 13th 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.
- Exhibit outstanding organisational skills.
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.
Applications must be made on the CES support staff application form which can be found at www.cesew.org.uk
Completed application forms should be returned for the attention of Mrs K Steel, School Administrator, at stbrigid@knowsley.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th March 2026 at 12pm
Interviews will take place during the week beginning 16th March 2026 (date and time tbc)
Salary range
- £17,288 - £17,562 per year