EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Oasis Academy Limeside, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3SB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 October 2026

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: SCP 13-17 (£30,023-£32,046 FTE)

EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary

At Oasis Academy Limeside, we are a welcoming and ambitious school community built on strong values, high expectations and a deep commitment to inclusion. As part of Oasis Community Learning, we are guided by a clear purpose: to develop the whole child; academically, socially, morally and emotionally; so every young person can flourish and reach their full potential.

We are seeking an Experienced EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant Part Time who shares our belief in a ‘can do’ culture, is committed to supporting every child, and is passionate about making a lasting difference.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Working closely with teaching staff, you will play a key role in helping every child succeed, thrive and feel valued within a supportive, values-led environment. You will build strong, positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and championing the Oasis values of respect, compassion and perseverance. Through your day-to-day work, you will support individuals and small groups; including pupils with SEND and EAL; adapting learning to meet their needs and ensuring every child can fully access the curriculum. You will help deliver engaging activities, promote inclusion, independence and confidence, and support the implementation of personalised learning and behaviour plans. Alongside this, you will monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback to teachers, and contribute to a calm, purposeful and well-organised classroom where positive behaviour is the norm. From preparing resources and displays to supporting pupils across the school day and collaborating with colleagues, you’ll be an integral part of a team committed to giving every child the best possible start.

A Great Place to Work and Grow

Limeside is a school with strong values, a clear moral purpose and a genuine sense of community. We are proud to create an environment where both pupils and staff feel valued, supported and inspired. As part of Oasis Community Learning, you will benefit from:

   A strong, shared ethos focused on developing the whole child

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to progress within a national trust
• A culture rooted in the Oasis 9 Habits, shaping how we learn, behave and grow together

 Are You Our Next Team Member?

  We are seeking someone who:

•    Sufficient experience in a Early years environment 
• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and has experience working with primary aged children
• Has a strong understanding of child development and how children learn
• Can support pupils with SEND and EAL effectively
• Demonstrates high expectations for behaviour, learning and inclusion
• Builds strong, professional relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life
• Is reflective, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
• Has a secure understanding of safeguarding and prioritises pupil wellbeing at all times
• Shares and actively promotes the Oasis ethos and values

  We warmly welcome visits to the academy so you can see our values and community in action. Come and discover what makes Oasis Academy Limeside such a rewarding place to work and grow.

Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable for an introduction fee.

 

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

Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced CRB check.

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 Oasis Academy Limeside

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 452 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oasis Academy Limeside website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-limeside

Primary school from age 2-11.

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