EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Full Time 0-3 Year Old EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant for January 2026 
All Year Round (49 weeks per year) FT role 
PCD7A £28, 598 (£14.82) 

The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motived, hardworking and passionate Early Years Practitioner, to work in  our new nursery.  This vacancy is a rare opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to work at our “Little Paddlers” 0-3 year old Nursery under the guidance of the Early Year’s Leader.  

•    Can you encourage all around you to “be the best they can be, because God is with you in all that you do”?  
•    Can you follow all safeguarding standards outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children? 
•    Can you welcome and built lasting positive relationships with new families to our school? 
•    Can you provide a homely and nurturing environment for our “Little Paddlers?” 
•    Can you nurture a love of learning? 
•    Can you help to plan and deliver an exciting and effective provision to meet the needs of all children in line with Development Matters? 
•    Are you an excellent early year’s practitioner with high expectations, committed to inclusion through a nurturing and caring environment? 
•    Can you work within a strong and dedicated team who have aspirations for all? 
•    Are you willing to work closely with outside agencies and our SENDCo to provide the best provision possible? 
•    Can you demonstrate creative and inclusive provision to meet the needs of all pupils? 
•    Do you model clear and effective behaviour management strategies? 
•    Are you committed to involving parents, strong church links and the wider community in the life of the school? 
•    Do you value the importance of outside learning to inspire and motivate? 

In order to be considered applicants must hold a minimum of an approved level 3 Early Years or equivalent qualification.  

Information regarding relevant qualifications can be found via the website: 
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england  

At Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy, we can offer: 
•    high quality support; 
•    children who are enthusiastic learners; 
•    a welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”; 
•    excellent indoor and outdoor facilities; 
•    exceptional resources to support learning; 
•    supportive parents and governors; 
•    a wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Application packs are available by request via email at [email protected] or by calling 01900 823188. When applying, please provide a letter of application stating how your skills and knowledge meet the criteria of the job specification and tell us about your curricular and extra-curricular strengths and interests.

Visit our School    3.30 pm Thurs 23rd October 
Closing date for applications:   12.00 noon Monday 3rd November  
Shortlisting:  2.00 pm Tuesday 4th November 
Interviews:   Tuesday 8.30 am 11th November 

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.