Learning Assistant Level 2 (EYFS)

Fixed Term to 31/08/2026

36 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year

Band D

A vacancy has arisen for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support the teaching and learning in our Nursery class. The Priory Parish CE Primary School is a warm and family- orientated one form entry Church of England primary school with enthusiastic, highly motivated, happy children and staff.

We require an enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivated TA2 to join our team from 1st September working Monday to Friday 08:30am to 4.00pm.

The role will include: 
Supporting the development of communication and language, engaging children through play, promoting social and personal skills,  providing secure attachment through the role of key worker and ensuring our children are safe and happy.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, eager to make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision for our school. 
They will be a dynamic and innovative practitioner who is passionate about their area of work and the impact it can have on a young persons development and all round education

Closing date Monday 7th July at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place during week beginning 14th July.

The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff. 
Application forms and supporting letters must be submitted, explaining on no more than two sides of A4 paper how they meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. These should be returned to school for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs Kate Ball, by the closing date.  

The closing date for completed applications is Friday 20th June at 12 Noon
Interviews will be held during week commencing 23rd June 2025

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share these values.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, The Priory Parish will also undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates: this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability

Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher Mrs Sophie Ellison
The Priory Parish CE Primary School
Birkenhead
CH41 4HS
Tel: 0151 6477188
Or alternatively email applications to: schooloffice@thepriory.wirral.sch.uk