Early Years Teaching Assistant level 3

St Paul's CofE Primary School, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4AL

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,167.19

Early Years Teaching Assistant level 3 job summary

Do you believe in inclusive education and in every child’s right to flourish, learn, and feel a genuine sense of belonging?

St Paul's CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley.

We are excited to welcome a dedicated and compassionate EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3) who is committed to making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of young children at St Paul's CE Primary School.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, consistent, and patient, with a strong understanding of how to support pupils with a wide range of needs. These may include communication and language differences, cognitive and learning difficulties, personal care requirements, and medical needs. A key part of this role will involve supporting children with complex needs during lunchtime, promoting independence and nurturing positive social interaction.

Some of the pupils you will support may present with:

• Medical needs
• Cognitive and learning difficulties
• Speech and language needs
• Mobility challenges
• Personal care needs
• ASD, ADHD and/or global developmental delay

EYFS Teaching Assistant roles are unique and require a nurturing, positive, and flexible approach. As a team, we work collaboratively, continually learning and adapting to ensure every child receives the highest‑quality experience throughout their time in school.

Please consider the following essential criteria:

• Do you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification in EYFS?
• Are you patient, understanding, and child‑centred in your practice?
• Do you work effectively as part of a team?
• Are you committed to developing your skills and deepening your understanding of SEND?
• Would you value being part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team where children are at the heart of every decision?
• Do you prioritise mental health and wellbeing for all?
• Do you uphold the principles of inclusion?

If your answer to the above is yes, we would be delighted to hear from you!

What we can offer you:

• An inclusive and diverse school community
• Friendly, motivated, and highly skilled staff
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• An innovative and forward‑thinking Leadership Team
• A clear focus on staff wellbeing

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the educational journey of all of our children at St Paul's CE Primary School.

Hours of work: 32.5 Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak)— Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days.

Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and the receipt of suitable references. References will be requested prior to interview.

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 Paul's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Paul's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-cofe-primary-school-salford

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