Learning Assistant Level 3 - EYFS

Inspire. Educate. Empower.

“Working Together, Shaping our Future”

The Governors of this happy, successful and thriving school are seeking to appoint a caring, patient and motivated Learning Assistant Level 3 to provide support within EYFS.

The successful candidate will fully support the school’s ethos and be committed to building pupils’ self-esteem, self-discipline and love of learning to underpin their progress in the basic skills.

Applicants will need to demonstrate experience of working within the EYFS and hold an appropriate EYFS Level 3 qualification.

Knowledge/experience of working with children with emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties would be advantageous, as would a willingness to undertake further training if required.

Working at Carr Mill Primary School

This is an exciting opportunity to join Carr Mill Primary School – winners of the TES 2025 Award for Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year and Pride of St Helens – School of the year 25/26. This national and local recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to the wellbeing, happiness and success of every child.

At Carr Mill, our vibrant #teamcarrmill community works together to create a caring, inclusive environment where children can thrive. We offer a rich, ambitious curriculum that broadens horizons and inspires a lifelong love of learning. As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school, we also value play as an essential part of development, providing creative opportunities that build confidence, cooperation and curiosity.

Our pupils have positive attitudes to learning, show respect for others, and embody the calm, nurturing ethos highlighted by Ofsted (2023):

“A calmness pervades the school.” – Ofsted 2023

At Carr Mill Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ️

Carr Mill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2026).

For more information regarding this role, please contact carrmill@sthelens.org.uk

Applications should be submitted online to Headteacher, Mr A. Maley, by 12 noon on 1st October 2026.
Interviews and task from Monday 5th October 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.