Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Early Years)

St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant to support Nursery pupils during maternity cover. The role focuses on individual, small-group and whole-class support within a nurturing setting.

The successful candidate will hold an EYFS qualification, have safeguarding awareness and work as part of a collaborative, child-centered team to promote well-being and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an EYFS setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices in early years.
• Ability to work effectively within a school team.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursery pupils as individuals, in small groups and in whole-class settings.
• Demonstrate understanding of the EYFS framework and Development Matters.
• Safeguard young children and contribute to their well-being.
• Collaborate with colleagues as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Childcare experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

EYFS qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £29,071 - £31,015 FTE pro rata to hours and weeks worked
Contract: Maternity Cover

St Anthony's are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant based in Nursery to cover Maternity Leave.

About Us

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, child-centred and excellent Level 3 EYFS qualified teaching assistant with experience of supporting children in school. With excellent behaviour, a fantastic team of staff and children who enjoy learning, St Anthony’s is a wonderful place to work.

The successful applicant will:

• Take responsibility for supporting Nursery pupils as individuals, small group and in the whole class setting

• Have an EYFS qualification and experience, enabling them to be counted within our staffing rations (those who do not - please do not apply)

• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and Development Matters

• Know how to safeguard young children and make a positive contribution to their well-being

• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team to achieve the above

Visit Us

We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our fantastic school environment with happy and supportive staff and pupils. Please contact 01902 558935 so we can accommodate your visit.

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding means this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 12th November 2026

(We are keen to receive early applications. We reserve the right to close advertised vacancies earlier than the published deadline, should the need arise).

Interviews: 14th October