Nursery Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job summary - Teaching Assistant Nursery Level 3

We are looking for a dedicated and supportive Teaching Assistant to work alongside teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences for pupils, including those with SEND. You will support individuals and small groups both in and outside the classroom, helping to implement tailored learning programmes and contribute to planning and resource preparation.

The role involves promoting an inclusive, positive learning environment, supporting pupils’ development, independence, and wellbeing, and assisting with personal care where required. You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and help maintain accurate pupil records.

Working closely with teachers, you will support lesson delivery, behaviour management, and the use of effective teaching strategies, including early years frameworks and ICT. You will also liaise with parents and professionals, contribute to the wider school community, and uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality standards.

This is a varied role that may include supervising classes in the short-term absence of a teacher, supporting extracurricular activities, and contributing to the overall ethos and success of the school.

Why Join Fairfield Community Primary School?

Fairfield Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and valuesdriven community where “Happiness and High Standards”guide everything we do. Our caring, supportive environment creates a genuine family feel that staff, pupils, and families consistently celebrate.

As part of a committed team, you’ll help children thrive academically and personally. Staff are dedicated to pupils’ wellbeing, high standards of teaching, and providing enriching opportunities across sport, music, drama, and wider learning experiencesthose memorable “wow” moments that shape childhood.

We are an inclusive school with a strong reputation for supporting children with additional needs as well as stretching those with gifts and talents. Every child is encouraged to reach their potential in a safe, happy environment where behaviour is exemplary and respect is at the core of our ethos.

Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and ambitious, helping children become knowledgeable, articulate, resilient, empathetic and fluent readersskills that prepare them for life beyond school.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, working in a positive, collaborative culture, and helping children flourish, Fairfield is a wonderful place to grow your career.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Fairfield Community Primary School on 0161 764 1559

or by emailing fairfield@bury.gov.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution

• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)

• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students

• Networking opportunities across our trust

• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme

• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals

• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

To Apply, please follow link- https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=220956yFV0

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Elms Bank School on

0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.