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Teaching Assistant Level 3 - EYFS

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy · Heywood · Rochdale

Job description

Our Lady & St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing and successful school community. This is an exciting opportunity to support our youngest learners in developing a love of learning within a warm, inclusive and faith-filled environment.

About Our School

At Our Lady & St Paul’s, our mission is at the heart of everything we do:

"At Our Lady and St Paul's, we love, we learn, we follow Christ."

Guided by Gospel values, we strive to create a community where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. We encourage our children to care, share, belong and thrive through God's love and friendship.

The Role

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant who will:

  • Support the learning and development of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences.
  • Promote children's social, emotional and physical development.
  • Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
  • Observe, assess and record children's progress.
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
  • Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

We are seeking an individual who has:

  • Holds a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.
  • Has experience of working within an EYFS setting.
  • Has a good understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Is enthusiastic, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Will actively support and contribute to the Catholic life of the school.


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About this school

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
216
Avg teacher salary
£51,376
Pupil:teacher ratio
24.8:1
Academy trust
ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 3PD

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Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
10 June 2026
Closing date
25 June 2026

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