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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

  • Date listed

    13 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£21,814.96 (£26,722.16 FTE)

Early Years Educator (TA3) job summary

The Sycamore Church of England Trust are seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator (L3 Teaching Assistant EYFS) to St John’s CE Primary School.

You will be based in our nursery at St John’s (although Trust wide working may be required). Our nursery is a vibrant and fun place which welcomes children at the very start of their learning journey. Children find warmth, welcome and a wealth of opportunities in our setting and you will become an important part of their experience.

Ofsted inspected our school in June 2026 and said about Early Years: Children in the early years are excited to introduce themselves and each other to visitors to their school. They find awe in the world around them. Leaders have designed an early years curriculum that is ambitious for all. They are determined that children in the early years get off to a positive start. Leaders have prioritised training for early years staff to support them in their roles.

You will be working with a teacher and a L2 Early Years Educator in our nursery which has morning and afternoon sessions for up to 24 children. We have a wonderful outdoor area plus access to a field and other outdoor spaces. Our Nursery teacher is an experienced practitioner and leads a team who create magical moments where children can learn about the world, themselves and each other. Our EYFS Lead, also our Reception teacher, supports the nursery as do the Senior Leadership Team at school who regularly pop in to read stories, chat to children and join in activities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
216 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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St John's CE Primary School has a friendly and welcoming Christian community. Our children enjoy coming to school and we have a committed and enthusiastic team of staff under The Sycamore Trust. We have an engaged, proactive and supportive Local Governing Board and our Trust is committed to the wellbeing and career development of our staff. We strive to ensure that children and adults learn in a safe, supported, nurturing environment, where they feel confident, worthy, enthusiastic and valued.

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