EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust in Bodmin is expanding its nursery team and seeks two Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistants to support children from 12 months to 5 years.

The roles include Part-Time Permanent and Full-Time Fixed-Term Maternity Cover, with flexible schedules and a focus on safeguarding, development milestones and family partnership.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Experience with early years development and safeguarding.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.
• Observe, assess and track children's progress.
• Support play-based learning and outdoor discovery.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Maintain safeguarding and wellbeing standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

GCSE English and Maths C

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Tapestry

IT systems

Job description

Inspire & Engage: Plan and deliver stimulating, inclusive activities aligned with the EYFS curriculum to nurture curiosity and confidence. Key Person Role: Observe, assess, and track children's progress, creating dynamic learning journeys and forming strong partnerships with parents/carers. Safe & Welcoming Environment: Maintain exceptional standards of safeguarding, emotional well-being, personal care, and safety.

Are you an enthusiastic, caring, and qualified Level 3 Early Years practitioner ready to make a dynamic impact on young lives? At St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust, we believe the early years are where the magic begins. We are expanding our passionate nursery team within our Bodmin Hub and looking for two creative, high-energy Level 3 Teaching Assistants to help our little learners thrive. Choose the Role That Fits You: We are seeking adaptable and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistants to join our early years team. Working with children across our pre-school setting (ages 12 months to 5 years), you will support play-based learning, key developmental milestones, sensory play, and outdoor discovery while building strong, trusted relationships with our children and families., Qualifications: A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, NCFE CACHE Level 3, or equivalent). Passion & Energy: A genuine love for early child development, whether you're building blanket forts with toddlers or leading outdoor exploration with pre-schoolers. Strong Teamwork: A collaborative approach, flexibility, and a positive, can-do attitude. Warm Communication: The ability to engage warmly and effectively with children, colleagues, and parents alike., GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. Essential Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent qualification) Essential, Organisational skills. Essential Good communication skills. Essential Basic IT skills Essential Able to prioritise between different demands. Essential Able to work to deadlines. Essential Self-motivated and able to work in a team. Essential An interest in children and education. Essential Reliable, enthusiastic & flexible. Essential Displays an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. Essential Empathy and understanding of children under 5. Essential, Experience of working with children Essential Knowledge of a range of issues relevant to education and child development. Essential Experience of planning and delivering areas of the curriculum relating to Early Years. Desirable Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Desirable Experience of contributing to the children's learning journey using Tapestry or similar. Desirable

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

We have both Permanent (Part-Time) and Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (Full-Time) opportunities available.

• Part-Time (Permanent): 18.75 hours per week (Monday to Wednesday, 8:35am - 3:20pm, Daily schedules include a 30-minute unpaid break)
• Full-Time (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover): 33.6 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with daily working patterns outlined below):
• + Monday: 8:35am - 3:20pm + Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:15pm + Wednesday: 8:35am - 3:20pm + Thursday: 8:35am - 4:15pm + Friday: 8:35am - 3:20pm (Daily schedules include a 30-minute unpaid break), St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010. St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust's due diligence checks in line with KCSIE. In all of our trust schools any employee may be required to be moved into a role which meets disqualification under the Childcare Act requirements. St Barnabas Church of England Multi Academy Trust has set out the below shortlisting criteria which you will need to refer to when writing your personal statement for the role.