Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

ASCAT; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stimulating environment

Happy and well-behaved children

Supportive staff team

Job summary

St Rose's Catholic Infants' School in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant for maternity cover, commencing October 2026 for up to a year. 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, 8:30am–3:30pm, with some start/end time flexibility for the right candidate.

The post requires a Level 3 qualification relevant to Early Years, Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain), and a proactive, caring approach to supporting young children in a busy classroom.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification relevant to Early Years.
• Paediatric First Aid training (or willingness to complete).
• Be imaginative, enthusiastic and hardworking.
• High expectations of pupil behaviour.
• Ability to nurture and encourage children to fulfil their potential.
• Ability to thrive as part of a friendly and dedicated team.

Skills

Imaginative

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Nurturing

Team player

High expectations

Education

Level 3 qualification (Early Years)

Paediatric First Aid training

Job description

# Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)Employer: St Rose's Catholic Infants' SchoolLocation: Hemel Hempstead, HertfordshireContract Type: TemporaryHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: Maternity cover until Oct 2027Salary: H4, 6 £20,272Posted: 18th September 2026Expires: 2nd October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 19th October 2026Job ID: 1574997* Share :* PrintSt Roses Catholic Infant School is looking to recruit an Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant as maternity cover, starting in October 2026 for a period of up to a year.Pay scale: H4.6Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only (There may be some flexibility regarding start and end times for the right candidate)We would like you to have the following skills and qualities:\\* Level 3 qualification (full and relevant to Early Years is essential)\\* Paediatric First Aid training (or willingness to complete)\\* Be imaginative, enthusiastic, and hardworking\\* High expectations of pupil behaviour\\* Ability to nurture and encourage children to fulfil their potential\\* Ability to thrive as part of a friendly and dedicated teamIn return, we can offer:\\* A stimulating working environment which values everyone\\* Happy and well-behaved children\\* A friendly and supportive staff teamTo avoid disappointment, we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026Interviews: Week commencing 5th October 2026### AttachmentsASCAT BrochureCatholic Schools Inspectorate Report 2021Notes to ApplicantsOfsted Report 2023Early Years TA - Job DescriptionEarly Years TA - Person specification### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.