Early Years Teaching Assistant - Level 3
| Company: | inploi |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oldham, M35 0NY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Ref: 001718
Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 4
Hours: 32.5 per week, term time only + 1 week.
Location: South Failsworth Primary School, Paddock Lane, Manchester, M35 0NY
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Governors of this successful and popular primary school would like to appoint a suitable candidate to a full-time, teaching assistant position initially based in our Reception class. If you are a teaching assistant who is passionate about supporting teaching and learning and has experience of working in an EYFS setting then this is an ideal opportunity for you.
What we are looking for:
South Failsworth’s mission statement is ‘Inspiring and creating lifelong learners’ we want someone who is a lifelong learner and a motivating force for teaching and learning.
The suitable candidate must have:
- Suitable experience working at Level 3 within an EYFS setting
- An NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
We want someone who:
- Is passionate about helping children to learn
- Is committed to safeguarding children and families
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Works effectively as part of a team
- Can work with individual pupils and small groups
- Demonstrates flexibility and the capacity to adapt to change
We can offer you:
- Wonderful children who are eager to learn
- High quality professional development opportunities
- Excellent partnerships between children, all staff, families, governors and the community
- Extensive grounds with great potential for learning opportunities
- A warm, caring and inclusive ethos
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to contact and/or visit school and speak to the Headteacher, Mrs Alison Murray. Please contact Perri Kilroy on perri.kilroy@southfailsworth.oldham.sch.uk or call the office on 0161 681 6351 to arrange this.
Please return completed application forms to perri.kilroy@southfailsworth.oldham.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 21 September at 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 23 September
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
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