Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Swillington Primary School; Great Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Swillington Primary School is seeking a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our early years team. This full-time role runs 32.5 hours per week with term-time hours.

The post involves supporting early years pupils, assisting with learning activities, and helping create a nurturing classroom environment that aligns with school priorities. The successful candidate will be committed to high-quality early years education and will work under the direction of the EYFS lead and class teachers to

Skills

Level 3 EYFS TA

Job description

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Job profile for Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

School / Office 1000 - Swillington Primary School 15/11/2026 Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary A1/B1 - SCP 3-6 (£25,614.00 - £26,847.00 FTE) Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Full Time Job type Support Staff - Educational Job category Teaching Assistant Date posted 16/10/2026 Job reference BLP-R541 Attachments attachment SPS - Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Applicant Brief - October 2026.docx (2).pdf

Job overview

Swillington Primary School is a popular and thriving primary school where pupil places are in high demand because it is a wonderful place to learn and to work! We have a reputation for excellence and outcomes for pupils are above national. We benefit from truly outstanding grounds and facilities! These are used to maximise experiences and lessons for children throughout the school day.

Our ethos statement of “Finding the talent in everyone” runs through every aspect of our school culture and sets a tone of aspiration and determination for every member of our community, from our youngest pupils to the governing body.

We are a primary school that is passionate about developing children's powerful voices to enable them to make meaningful choices for a life of success and opportunity.

We pride ourselves on strong partnerships between home and school from the day a pupil enters our doors, so that each child is wrapped in supportive relationships. Together, our staff and governing body are committed to growing independent, confident and successful young people who “imagine the possibilities’ in all that they do.

We are a one-form entry school with a nursery. We serve Swillington and the surrounding areas. Our school offers wrap-around provision which is well-attended.

We are looking for a talented and dedicated Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to be part of that journey.

Further information about the school, including a map, can be found on our website, https://www.swillingtonprimary.com/ and on our Academy Trust website www.brigshawlearningpartnership.com

We also strongly encourage visits to the school. Please call the school to arrange an appointment on 0113 2863220.

HOURS OF WORK

32.50 hours per week, TTO

LOCATION

Swillington Primary School

CLOSING DATE

15th November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE

TBC

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant