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 
 

Governors would welcome applications from anyone who is looking for flexible hours and job share will be considered.

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  3.45 pm Thurs 20th November 2025
Closing date for applications:  12.00 noon 26th November  2025
Shortlisting:  12.00 pm Thursday 27th November 2025
Interviews:  Friday 8.30 am 5th December 2025

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.