EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Oasis Academy Limeside; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Limeside in Oldham, Greater Manchester invites applications for an Experienced EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant. You will work alongside teaching staff to support early years learners, including pupils with SEND and EAL, helping them access the curriculum with care and encouragement.

You will deliver engaging activities, monitor progress, and contribute to inclusive, high-expectation learning. A Level 3 TA qualification and a passion for nurturing young children are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience in Early years environment.
• Experience with primary-aged children.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Supports pupils with SEND and EAL.
• Prioritises safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups; including pupils with SEND and EAL.
• Deliver engaging activities and promote inclusion and independence.
• Monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback to teachers.
• Contribute to personalised learning and behaviour plans.
• Prepare resources and displays; collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

EYFS expertise

Teaching support

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

* EYFS Level 3 Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# EYFS Level 3 Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Oldham, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MPS L3Posted: 22nd October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 14th November 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581091Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1581091* Share :At Oasis Academy Limeside, we are awelcoming and ambitious school community built on strong values, highexpectations and a deep commitment to inclusion. As part of Oasis CommunityLearning, we are guided by a clear purpose: to develop the whole child; academically,socially, morally and emotionally; so every young person can flourish and reachtheir full potential.We are seeking an **Experienced EYFS Level 3 TeachingAssistant** who shares our belief in a 'can do' culture, is committed tosupporting every child, and is passionate about making a lasting difference.**How You'll Make a Difference**Working closely with teaching staff,you will play a key role in helping every child succeed, thrive and feel valuedwithin a supportive, values-led environment. You will build strong, positiverelationships with pupils, acting as a role model and championing the Oasisvalues of respect, compassion and perseverance. Through your day-to-day work,you will support individuals and small groups; including pupils with SEND andEAL; adapting learning to meet their needs and ensuring every child can fullyaccess the curriculum. You will help deliver engaging activities, promoteinclusion, independence and confidence, and support the implementation ofpersonalised learning and behaviour plans. Alongside this, you will monitorprogress, provide meaningful feedback to teachers, and contribute to a calm,purposeful and well-organised classroom where positive behaviour is the norm.From preparing resources and displays to supporting pupils across the schoolday and collaborating with colleagues, you'll be an integral part of a teamcommitted to giving every child the best possible start.**A Great Place to Work and Grow**Limeside is a school with strongvalues, a clear moral purpose and a genuine sense of community. We are proud tocreate an environment where both pupils and staff feel valued, supported andinspired. As part of Oasis Community Learning, you will benefit from:* Astrong, shared ethos focused on developing the whole child* Asupportive and collaborative team environment* High-qualitytraining and professional development opportunities* Opportunitiesto progress within a national trust* Aculture rooted in the Oasis 9 Habits, shaping how we learn, behave andgrow togetherWe are seeking someone who:* Sufficient experience in a Early years environment* Holdsa Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and has experience working withprimary aged children* Hasa strong understanding of child development and how children learn* Cansupport pupils with SEND and EAL effectively* Demonstrateshigh expectations for behaviour, learning and inclusion* Buildsstrong, professional relationships with pupils, staff and families* Workswell as part of a team and contributes positively to school life* Isreflective, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement* Hasa secure understanding of safeguarding and prioritises pupil wellbeing atall times* Sharesand actively promotes the Oasis ethos and valuesWe warmly welcome visits to theacademy so you can see our values and community in action. Come and discoverwhat makes Oasis Academy Limeside such a rewarding place to work and grow.***Please note:*** *Oasis Community Learning doesnot accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitmentagencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL),and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable for anintroduction fee.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Limeside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Oasis Academy LimesidePart of### Oasis Community Learning