Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant
R L Hughes Primary School
Wigan Permanent £17,878 - £18,745 Term Time On-site Expires 17/09/2026
RL Hughes Primary School
Mayfield Street
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 9QL
Grade 4 £17,878 - £18,745 per annum. £13.70 - £14.36 per hour
Term time working 38 weeks per year
Required for as soon as possible
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant with Early Years experience, we would love to hear from you. This is a particularly exciting time to join our school. In May 2027, we will be moving into a brand new, state of the art school, providing our children and staff with an outstanding new learning environment and fantastic facilities. We are looking for someone who is excited to be part of this journey and contribute to our continued growth and success.
The pupils, staff and governors of RL Hughes are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented early years teaching assistant to join our dedicated Early Years team. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their learning, development and wellbeing. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider staff team to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
The ideal candidate will:
Have previous experience working within an Early Years Setting
Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
Be enthusiastic, patient, caring and nurturing
Be confident supporting children both individually and in small groups
Have excellent communication and teamworking skills
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
We can offer:
A welcoming and supportive team
A positive and nurturing learning environment
Opportunities for professional development
The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s early learning and development
The exciting opportunity to be part of our school’s next chapter as we move into a brand new, state of the art school in May 2027.
Applications forms are returnable to the school
Please email your application form with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Mrs Middlehurst at enquiries@admin.rlhughes.wigan.sch.uk
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 701147
Interview date: Friday 25th September
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:Supporting Documents
↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ Application Form
↗ Job Description & Person Specification
Location
Mayfield Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9QL, United Kingdom
Job ID
3359