Teaching Assistant Level 3 – EYFS

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Employer: St Mary and St Paul C of E Primary
• Location: Bryer Road, Prescot
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week. 46 weeks term time only.
• Closing Date: 06/03/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: SVP 0668

Teaching Assistant Level 3 – EYFS

(Fixed Term for 12 months, with a view to become permanent)

32.5 hrs per week / 46 weeks per year (Term Time)

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Pay Band F / SCP 12-17 £ 28,598 - £31,022 pro rata, per annum

Working hours 8:30am – 3:30pm

St. Mary and St. Paul’s School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic worker to join our EYFS team.

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant with level 3 qualifications who is enthusiastic, passionate about children, will be happy to contribute to the broader life of the school and is an excellent practitioner who will help to support and develop our school’s Christian ethos. Experience of Read Write Inc and a Certificate in Paediatric First Aid is highly desirable.

We can offer a friendly and supportive school that Ofsted has judged to be good, highlighting that “Pupils are happy and safe at this welcoming school. They are proud to celebrate each other’s achievements. Pupils said that staff care deeply for them. Pupils enjoy learning.” Our SIAMs Inspection said that “the school’s Christian character permeates all aspects of school life”.

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022

Closing Date:
Friday, 6

March at 12 noon

Interviews:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to school for interview.

The interviews and observations will be held on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

Visits would be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office/ email address for an appointment to visit the school.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from Gemma Baxendale (School Business Manager) on  or via email:  . Applications must be returned by email to the same address.