Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 3

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Leigh; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing Day

Tech salary sacrifice

Cycle salary sacrifice

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Trust central team support

Job summary

Westleigh Methodist School is seeking a fixed-term Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support early years in the EYFS nursery. The role is part-time across three days (Monday to Wednesday) in a Methodist church school with a strong Christian ethos.

Responsibilities include supporting young pupils, communicating with parents and carers, and working with colleagues and other professionals. Visa sponsorship is not available; start date 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Recent experience in primary education.
• EYFS experience.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the EYFS nursery as a Level 3 teaching assistant.
• Provide effective support to pupils through communication and interaction.
• Work with parents, carers, colleagues and other professionals.

Job description

This fixed-term Level 3 teaching assistant post supports early years learning in the EYFS nursery at Westleigh Methodist School, run by Epworth Education Trust. The core of the work is supporting young pupils and building strong working relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and other professionals. It is a part-time role across three days, Monday to Wednesday, in a Methodist church school with a strong Christian ethos. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post is required from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Support children in the EYFS nursery as a Level 3 teaching assistant
• Provide effective support to pupils through communication and interaction
• Work with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Recent experience of working in primary education
• EYFS experience

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND
• Excellent communication and interaction skills
• Empathy and care
• Calm and supportive manner
• Strong professional working relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and other professionals

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure

What's offered

• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing Day
• Tech and cycle salary sacrifice schemes
• Other discount schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme access
• Access to training and professional development
• Support from the Trust central team