Level 3 Teaching Assistant Early Years

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are working with a two-form entry Primary School in Chorlton to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for their EYFS team. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, term-time only, based in the Reception class to support early years development.

Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Teaching & Learning or equivalent and have experience in EYFS/primary settings. A proactive, engaging approach is essential to help pupils thrive.

Qualifications

• Holds a level 3 qualification in Early Years, Teaching & Learning or equivalent.
• Experience in an early years or primary school setting, paid, voluntary or placement.
• Passionate about working with children and proactive.
• Able to engage with pupils and support development across EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Support in EYFS, based with a Reception class, assisting pupils in early stages of their education.
• Work closely with the class teacher to ensure pupils have access to a rich and engaging learning experience.
• Support children with SEND or identified needs by adapting strategies and resources to overcome barriers to learning.
• Create a nurturing and positive environment that makes children feel welcomed and safe.
• Assist with phonics delivery and reinforce early literacy development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Phonics delivery

Pupil support

SEND support

Positive learning environment

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Teaching & Learning or equivalent

Experience in early years/primary setting

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Early Years, Primary School based

Chorlton, m21

Full time - Monday to Friday 0830 to 1530 term time only

Aspire People are working in partnership with a 2 form entry Primary School in Chorlton, the Early Years lead is looking to engage with a motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS team as soon as possible. This long-term Level 3 Teaching Assistant role will be supporting in EYFS, based with a Reception class, supporting pupils in these early stages of their education.

• Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS framework and how to support child development inline with the key areas
• Be confident with the basics of Phonics delivery, supporting this early key development with pupils
• Work closely with the class teacher to ensure all pupils have access to a rich and engaging learning experience
• Support children with SEND / potential identified needs by helping them to overcome barrier to learning, adapting strategies and modifying resources
• Create a nurturing and positive environment that ensures children feel welcomed and safe

• Holds a level 3 qualification in Early Years, Teaching & Learning or equivalent
• Has experience working within an early years or primary school setting, this could be paid, voluntary or on placement
• Is above all else, passionate about working with children in a proactive and engaging manner.
• Is proactive and ready to 'get stuck in' to ensure pupils receive the highest level of support to help them thrive

• 2 form entry community primary school in the m21 Chorlton area
• Close to Tram links with a strong bus network in the locality
• Parking is available on site for drivers
• Welcoming to all new starters; the Early Years team is well established and work well together to ensure they can provide the best provision to the pupils in their care

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.