Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Early Years)
About This Role
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £29,071 - £31,015 FTE pro rata to hours and weeks worked
Contract: Maternity Cover
St Anthony's are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant based in Nursery to cover Maternity Leave.
About Us
St Anthony’s Catholic Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, child-centred and excellent Level 3 EYFS qualified teaching assistant with experience of supporting children in school. With excellent behaviour, a fantastic team of staff and children who enjoy learning, St Anthony’s is a wonderful place to work.
The successful applicant will:
Take responsibility for supporting Nursery pupils as individuals, small group and in the whole class setting
Have an EYFS qualification and experience, enabling them to be counted within our staffing rations (those who do not - please do not apply)
Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and Development Matters
Know how to safeguard young children and make a positive contribution to their well-being
Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team to achieve the above
Visit Us
We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our fantastic school environment with happy and supportive staff and pupils. Please contact 01902 558935 so we can accommodate your visit.
As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding means this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 12th November 2026
(We are keen to receive early applications. We reserve the right to close advertised vacancies earlier than the published deadline, should the need arise).
Interviews: 14th October