Early Years Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (qualified only need apply)

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3XL

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 November 2025

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary approx £21,424

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (qualified only need apply) job summary

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, child-centred and highly-skilled, level 3 qualified early years teaching assistant with experience of supporting children in an educational setting. You will be expected to work as part of our passionate and dedicated early years team ensuring the welfare of our youngest children at all times; this role will initially be based in our nursery classroom.

We are a one-form entry primary school with approximately 225 children overall and between 20-35 children in the nursery.

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school
• Have flexible, energetic and 'can do' attitude
• Take responsibility for supporting nursery pupils learning using play partnerships with individuals and small groups and also work in the whole class setting
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the EYFS framework, including health & safety responsibilities
• Understand how to safeguard young children, make a positive contribution to their well-being and the importance of confidentiality
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively as part of a supportive team to acheive the best possible outcomes for all children
• Possess or be prepared to complete a Paediatric First Aid qualification

We are offering the opportunity to work in a welcoming environment with a highly-experienced staff team and contribute to the Catholic ethos of our school. Training and support will be offered to the successful candidate to ensure they meet the minimum expectations of understanding Keeping Children Safe in Education Level 1, Safeguarding and Health & Safety obligations in relation to the role.

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only + 5 inset days)

Working hours: Monday to Friday

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School is part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust and is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school prior to applying for this position. If you have any queries regarding this role please feel free to contact the school to speak to Ms Walker (Headteacher) or Rebecca Palmer (Bursar) on 01543 227220.

St Joseph & St Theresa 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. This position is subject to satisfactory references, social media checks and Enhanced Disclosure checks under the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974" and verification of the right to work in the UK.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-st-theresa-catholic-primary-school

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