Level 3 Teaching Assistant in a Nursery Setting

Smithy Bridge Primary; Smithy Bridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Smithy Bridge Primary School in Rochdale invites applications for an Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery on a permanent, part-time basis (32.5 hours per week, term time). The successful candidate will support our Nursery Class and overall Early Years Phase, delivering high-quality learning and forming strong professional relationships with staff and families.

Salary is £21,510–£23,333 per year; interview date is Wednesday 22 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Be able to cultivate effective professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Deliver highquality learning and support tailored to our Early Years Setting, in line with the specific needs of the organisation.
• Be a self-starter, whilst working effectively as part of our Early Years Phase.
• Demonstrate a nurturing, caring approach that helps children feel safe, confident and valued

Education

Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Grade: Grade 5 (SCP 12-17)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £21,510 - £23,333

Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2026

The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant for our Nursery Setting on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality early years learning, supporting our Nursery Class and overall Early Years Phase.

We are a two-form entry school located on the outskirts of Littleborough, close to the beautiful Hollingworth Lake. Our ethos is centred on learning through enjoyment and fostering high aspirations for every child. We work in close partnership with our whole school community to create a happy, nurturing and inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive.

We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school community, and we take great pride in our values, which are embedded in everything we do and lived out by both staff and pupils each day. Our children are enthusiastic, curious learners who are eager to develop their knowledge and achieve their very best. The successful candidate will join an experienced, supportive and forward-thinking team.

Our website showcases our wonderful school community and the Smithy Bridge offer. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please make an appointment by contacting the school office on 01706 378083 or email [e-mail]

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to cultivate effective professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Deliver highquality learning and support tailored to our Early Years Setting, in line with the specific needs of the organisation.
• Be a self-starter, whilst working effectively as part of our Early Years Phase.
• Demonstrate a nurturing, caring approach that helps children feel safe, confident and valued

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community where staff are valued
• A strong induction programme to help new staff settle quickly and confidently
• Access to highquality professional learning
• Clear guidance and mentoring.
• Enthusiastic, motivated children who enjoy learning and respond positively to high expectations
• A supportive leadership team with an opendoor approach

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

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