Teaching Assistant Level 3 - EYFS
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PD15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
25 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - until August 2027
Pay scale
- Grade 05 scp 12-17 Actual Salary £21,462 - £23,281 (£28,598- £31,022 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Lady & St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing and successful school community. This is an exciting opportunity to support our youngest learners in developing a love of learning within a warm, inclusive and faith-filled environment.
About Our School
At Our Lady & St Paul’s, our mission is at the heart of everything we do:
"At Our Lady and St Paul's, we love, we learn, we follow Christ."
Guided by Gospel values, we strive to create a community where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. We encourage our children to care, share, belong and thrive through God's love and friendship.
The Role
We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant who will:
- Support the learning and development of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences.
- Promote children's social, emotional and physical development.
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
- Observe, assess and record children's progress.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
- Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
We are seeking an individual who has:
- Holds a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Has experience of working within an EYFS setting.
- Has a good understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Is enthusiastic, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Will actively support and contribute to the Catholic life of the school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward thinking academy, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust. Based in Heywood, the school has excellent transport links to the surrounding areas of Rochdale, Bury and Man-chester with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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