Early Years TA Level 3 — Nurture & Growth Impact

Fcat; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible working hours

Family leave options

Health support services

Cycle to work

Job summary

Mereside Primary Academy is recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support children aged 2-11. The role is a fixed-term, part-time position (33 hours) TT + 5 days, with a pro rata salary of £20,990 to £22,373 per annum.

Join Team FCAT and contribute to a caring school environment within the Fylde Coast Academy Trust. Closing date is 2 November 2026 at 9:00am; interview date to be confirmed. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• To work with children, as part of a professional team and to assist with development of Early Years provision.
• To act in accordance with FCAT’s policies and procedures.
• To adhere to FCAT’s safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for leading and managing play, care and learning, responding to practical problems using own initiative.
• Ensure standards are met at all times and support development and regular review of policies and procedures to be followed.
• Communicate with early years pupils to encourage social, educational and physical development with empathy and sensitivity.
• Liaise with parents/carers to exchange information and support pupil progress.
• Supervise and help organise apprentices or other learners in the provision of activities.
• Develop and maintain planning/learning activities, observation, assessment procedures and early years policies with other staff.
• Maintain and update pupil records and ensure safeguarding requirements are met.

Job description

Mereside Primary Academy is recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support children aged 2-11. The role is a fixed-term, part-time position (33 hours) TT + 5 days, with a pro rata salary of £20,990 to £22,373 per annum.

Join Team FCAT and contribute to a caring school environment within the Fylde Coast Academy Trust. Closing date is 2 November 2026 at 9:00am; interview date to be confirmed. For questions, contact [e-mail].