Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nurture & Play

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; Trafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Well-resourced learning environments

Job summary

Woodhouse Primary School invites applications for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in our Nursery class. Start date November 2026. Band 4 SCP 12–17.

Full time, 36.25 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks). You will support three- to five-year-olds within the EYFS, planning and delivering child-led activities in a nurturing environment. We seek an enthusiastic, caring practitioner with EYFS knowledge who can work closely with the team, families and the wider school to foster early learning and

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (essential)
• Demonstrable knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development
• Experience of working with children aged 3 - 5 in an educational setting
• Understanding of how young children learn through play and exploration

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3-5 in their learning and development across all seven areas of the EYFS framework
• Plan and deliver engaging, child-led learning experiences with the EYFS team
• Build nurturing relationships with children to support their safety and enthusiasm for learning
• Support personal, social and emotional development, including SEND or barriers to learning
• Contribute to observations, assessments and next steps planning
• Create stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Collaborate with parents and carers to support each child's journey

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification

Job description

Woodhouse Primary School invites applications for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in our Nursery class. Start date November 2026. Band 4 SCP 12–17.

Full time, 36.25 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks). You will support three- to five-year-olds within the EYFS, planning and delivering child-led activities in a nurturing environment. We seek an enthusiastic, caring practitioner with EYFS knowledge who can work closely with the team, families and the wider school to foster early learning and