Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Required from September 2026Full time 37 hours per weekTerm time onlyPermanentSalary Grade E point 13-19 (£29,064-£32,061 FTE per annum)From £24,998.39 Actual Salary per annum according to experience

Bulwell St Mary’s Church of England Primary & Nursery School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery and EYFS unit. The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification appropriate for Early Years and either have a paediatric first aid certificate or be willing to undertake this training.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in Early Years practice, who is confident in planning, delivering and adapting high-quality provision to meet the needs of all children. Working alongside our two experienced teachers, the role will involve contributing to the full planning cycle, preparing and managing resources, and supporting the delivery of engaging learning experiences.

A key strength of the successful candidate will be their ability to provide high-quality interactions, recognising how these underpin children’s development, language, and learning in EYFS. They will be committed to supporting children to flourish through purposeful play, skilled questioning, and responsive teaching.

You will

1. be able to provide creative, inspiring and enriching learning opportunities;
2. possess and use appropriate skills to undertake activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of individuals and groups of children, including those with special needs;
3. be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with a positive attitude and high expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour;
4. have high expectations of pupils’ achievements and a commitment to excellent standards;
5. work well as part of a team;
6. be literate and numerate;
7. be enthusiastic, energetic and committed to making learning exciting;
8. have excellent communication skills with children and adults.

In return we offer

1. A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
2. Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives.
3. Calm and purposeful learning environments.
4. Friendly, polite, well-behaved children who deserve the very best.
5. Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community.
6. A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school.
7. Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification appropriate for Early Years.
• Paediatric first aid certificate or willingness to undertake this training.
• Strong experience in Early Years practice.

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