Teaching Assistant level 2 - Early Years

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Salford is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their excellent team. The successful candidate will work with young children, fostering their development while supporting the school's Catholic ethos. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of early child development principles. A commitment to safeguarding is essential, and visits to the school prior to application are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children is essential.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and inspire young children in their learning and development.
• Contribute to a collaborative Early Years team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of early child development

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Job description

Contact Details

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.cathedralschoolstpeterandjohn.com

Head Teacher: Mrs D Hanley

Position Information

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant

Date required: February 2026

“Growing together within God’s loving family, we support, challenge and inspire each other to become the best that we can be.”

The Governing Body and Head Teacher of The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our excellent Early Years team.

The successful candidate will be experienced working with young children and will have excellent communication skills, be confident, positive and professional. It is essential to have good knowledge and understanding of early child development and learning and the revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

About Us: Our dedicated and hard‑working staff all contribute to our strong Catholic ethos, creating a warm and welcoming school for all. We strive to ensure the best education and wellbeing so that all are given every opportunity to become the best that they can be.

Please find attached job description and person specification which you should use to complete your application. Visits to the school in advance are encouraged; please email stpeter&[e-mail] if you wish to make arrangements to visit the school prior to submitting an application.

Closing Date and Shortlisting

6th January 2026

Interview and Task

Week Beginning 12th January 2026

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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst age 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Supporting Documents

• Privacy Notice
• Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant Job Description
• Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant Person Specification