Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant
St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DP13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 21.5 hours per week. 8.20am to 3.30pm Monday to Wednesday, plus 1 session per week in our after school club until 5pm. Term Time Only 38 weeks.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 17 months
Pay scale
- G4 points 4-6
Hourly rate
- £13.42 - £13.84
What skills and experience we're looking for
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning / Early Years(or equivalent).
- Is kind, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with young children.
- Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach.
- Can build trusting relationships and communicate well with young children.
- Is willing to learn and work as part of a supportive team.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and child development.
Experience of working with children with additional needs is helpful but not essential
Essential
Desirable
How Identified
Qualifications
NVQ level 3 in Early Years, or equivalent
Paediatric First Aid
Evidence of training and further professional development; Keeping Children Safe in
Education Training; ELSA Trained
Application Form
Experience
Experience working in either EYFS in primary or nursery.
Ability to support the implementation of strategies suggested by colleagues and external advisors.
Experience working 1:1 as well as with small groups under the
guidance of a teacher.
Working in a primary school or nursery.
Evidence of working with learners with challenging behaviour.
Application Form
Job Related Knowledge
Effective support for learners with additional needs and their teachers within a mainstream
school.
Ability to enable independent learning
Interview
Letter of application
Skills and Aptitudes
Effective organisational skills. Commitment, sense of humour and enthusiasm.
Ability to nurture and support vulnerable pupils.
Interview
Letter of application
Other Requirements:
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
The importance of teamwork. Working in partnership with parents and carers.
High personal standards of performance.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
High expectations for all learners. Commitment to high quality childcare and safety.
Good Attendance Record.
Good Health Record.
What the school offers its staff
We are a welcoming, nurturing rural church school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to helping every child flourish. Our Early Years environment is joyful, creative, and child‑centred, with a dedicated team who work closely together to provide the very best start for our youngest learners.
Full training will be provided, including support from our SENCO and experienced Early Years staff. We are committed to helping the successful candidate grow in confidence and skill.
Pension Scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- mjones@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk
St. Oswald's Worleston CE Primary School is a traditional church school set in the heart of rural Cheshire just north of Nantwich. St. Oswald's school was first built in 1897 during the Victorian Era and serves the local rural community with roughly 120 children attending the school at present. Our small school has its own Nursery and takes children from the age of 3 years old right through to the end of their Primary School journey. There is a dedicated Nursery setting and Reception Class and then children are educated in mixed age group classes with relatively small class sizes. Ours school mantra is 'We are a caring Christian family where we grow together'. This care and nurture of all members of our community is something that is lived out every day at our school. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged in order to see, first hand, the learning going on both inside and outside the classroom environment.
Arranging a visit to St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mjones@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk.
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