Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - 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

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.