Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Knowsley Libraries; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Knowsley Libraries is seeking an Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 Teaching Assistant for Cronton CE Primary Academy. This permanent, part-time position involves supporting children's learning, establishing relationships, and promoting self-esteem in a nurturing environment. The role is integral to fostering a positive educational atmosphere for young learners.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Must have an Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 qualification.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Early Years Foundation Stage children in their learning.
• Establish strong relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
• Promote independence and self-esteem in students.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Relationship Building

Monitoring and Evaluation

Promoting Self-Esteem

Education

Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 Qualification

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 Teaching Assistant

• Employer: Knowsley Schools
• Location: Cronton CE Primary Academy, Smithy Lane, Widnes, Cheshire
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 28.75 hours per week. 39 weeks per year (Term Time +5 days).
• Closing Date: 11/07/2025 at 09:00
• Reference: EXTERNAL - LDST

Post Title: Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Hours/Weeks: 28.75 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time +5 days)

START DATE: 1September 2025

Responsible To: Head Teacher / SLT

Duration: Permanent

The Governors are seeking to appoint an Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work as part of our Nursery Team.

Candidates should:

• Be enthusiastic about working with Early Years Foundation Stage children
• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure
• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning object
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

We will offer the successful candidate:

• A friendly and supportive environment
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and friendly team, who work well together within a strong Christian Vision. An application form, job description and Candidate Information pack are available through visiting the school website https://www.crontonce.co.uk/vacancies/ or through visiting the Liverpool Diocese School’s Website http://www.ldst.org.uk/job-opportunities/

We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.

Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.

LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role, if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification. Applicants from overseas, outside the EEA, are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

Closing Date: Friday, 1July 2025 at 9:00am

Interviews: Wednesday, 16July 2025

School Visit: Tuesday, 8July 2025

Start Date: Monday, 1 September 2025

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

How to apply

For further details an an application form, job description and Candidate Information pack are available through visiting the school website https://www.crontonce.co.uk/vacancies/ or through visiting the Liverpool Diocese School’s Website http://www.ldst.org.uk/job-opportunities/

We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.

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