EYFS – Level 3 Teaching Assistant – St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is looking for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join St Oswald's Catholic Primary School in Warrington. The role involves supporting the Class Teacher and working to raise standards for children's learning, particularly in Early Years settings. The successful candidate will help deliver interventions and foster a positive learning environment. The school values hard work, support from staff, and engagement with the local community. This is a term-time role with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Supportive staff environment

Positive relationships with the local community

Committed Governing Body

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Statutory framework is essential.
• Experience in supporting learning in nursery settings is preferred.
• Commitment to children's learning in Early Years is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher and other Teaching Assistants.
• Motivate and inspire children to achieve high standards.
• Deliver interventions to support children's learning.

Skills

Knowledge of the Early Years Statutory framework

Commitment to raising standards

Ability to challenge and inspire children

Support foundational knowledge and skills

Job description

EYFS – Level 3 Teaching Assistant – St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School

The role

The Governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint anexperienced, enthusiastic and committed professional with Early Years experience; to help further develop our provision and support learning in our nursery class.

We are a Governor led nursery managed by the EYFS Lead but facilitated by Level 3 Teaching Assistants.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong knowledge of the Early Years Statutory framework.
• Is committed to raising standards for all children.
• Has a passionate commitment to children's learning particularly in Early Years.
• Will work in supporting the Class Teacher and other Teaching Assistants with high expectations of learning, behaviour and care for all children.
• Is able to challenge, inspire and motivate children appropriately.
• Can support the foundational knowledge and skills of the children and delivering intervention.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming school.
• Hard working and supportive staff.
• Positive and supportive relationships with the local community.
• A committed and supportive Governing Body.

St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Warrington Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 16 January 2026 at noon

Shortlisting: Friday 16 January 2026 - PM

Interviews: Tuesday 20 January 2026

Key Info

Hours: 1 x 20 hours term time only – 8.30am – 12.30pm (possibility of increase in time)

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Padgate Lane, Warrington WA1 3LB