Teaching Assistant Level 3 - EYFS

Post Title: Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 05 scp 12-17 Actual Salary £21,462 - £23,281 (£28,598- £31,022 FTE)

Term of Contract: Fixed term 12 months initially

Working pattern: Term Time Only plus 2days

Hours per week: 32.5 hours per week

Start date: 1^st September 2026

Closing date: 25^th June 2026

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.

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)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=3548141t0S

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: 26.6.26

Interview date: 30.6.26

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*