Graduate EYFS Teaching Assistant

Full-Time | Long-Term Role | September 2026 Start
Salary: £500 - £560 per week

Do you love helping young children learn, explore, and grow?

Are you a graduate looking to gain Early Years experience before teacher training or a child-focused career?

Could you be the positive role model that helps a child develop confidence from day one?

KPi Education are currently working alongside a highly regarded primary school in the St Helens area to recruit a Graduate EYFS Teaching Assistant for a long-term role starting in September 2026.

This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who is passionate about child development and eager to gain valuable classroom experience within a thriving Early Years setting.

Graduate EYFS Teaching Assistant – The Role

Working alongside experienced teachers and EYFS practitioners, you will support children during the crucial first stages of their educational journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting learning through play-based activities
• Delivering early literacy, phonics, and numeracy interventions
• Encouraging communication, social skills, and emotional development
• Assisting within indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping create an engaging, safe, and nurturing classroom environment

This is a rewarding role where you will quickly become an important part of school life while helping children develop the confidence and skills needed for future success.

Who We're Looking For:

We are particularly keen to hear from graduates who have achieved a 2:1 degree or above in:

• Early Childhood Studies
• Early Years Education
• Education Studies
• Psychology
• Health & Social Care
• Childhood Studies
• Other related subjects

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for working with young children
• A warm, patient, and nurturing personality
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and initiative
• An interest in pursuing a long-term career within education

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

About the School

This welcoming St Helens primary school is recognised for its caring ethos, strong community values, and commitment to providing children with the very best start to their education. The Early Years provision is a real strength, offering stimulating indoor learning spaces alongside a well-developed outdoor environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and learn through meaningful play.

Staff are passionate about developing children's confidence, independence, and love of learning from an early age. Graduates joining the school benefit from excellent mentoring and exposure to outstanding Early Years practice, making it an ideal setting for aspiring teachers and child development professionals.

Click Apply for the role of Graduate EYFS Teaching Assistant today and send your CV to James at KPi Education today.

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