Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 1)
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6HP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | b86ee980-939b-402a-b2cf-f52d15bd8da5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Peter & St Paul’s RC Primary School are currently seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust
The main duties will include: -
• supporting the teacher in planning and helping to deliver learning activities.
• supporting the teacher in the evaluation of the learning activities.
• setting up, maintaining and dismantling displays
• escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and trips
• supporting the children and helping to keep them safe by preparing and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment; dealing with accidents, emergencies and illnesses; encouraging positive behaviour and supporting the safeguarding of children. be to briefly summarise main duties and responsibilities of the role, this could include who they will report to/work alongside, any projects/areas they will oversee or be involved with and any daily tasks
• supporting the children’s play, learning and development by contributing to the physical, emotional and social skills of the children; encouraging and supporting the children to be creative in physical play; offering a range of play opportunities to the children and supporting their rights and choices.
• providing care, encouragement and support to any child with special educational needs
• there will also be the need to cover some lunch time duties
We are seeking an individual who:
• is an Outstanding Early Years Educator to work within our Nursery and Reception provision.
• is passionate about Early Years, enthusiastic, committed, motivated and caring, who has a patient nature to keep the Early Years a happy environment for all the children in our care.
• is educated to Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years
• will undertake any necessary professional development as identified, taking full advantage of any relevant training and development available.
• Is ideally Paediatric First Aid trained or be willing to work towards within 3 months of starting
• Is willing to attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required
• Will contribute to positive relationships by effectively interacting with and responding to children and adults
• Supports and complies with all the school’s and Trust’s policies and ethos, particularly those relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.
• Has a commitment to the principle of working collaboratively with other schools within the St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
St Peter & St Paul’s RC Primary School are currently seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust
The main duties will include: -
• supporting the teacher in planning and helping to deliver learning activities.
• supporting the teacher in the evaluation of the learning activities.
• setting up, maintaining and dismantling displays
• escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and trips
• supporting the children and helping to keep them safe by preparing and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment; dealing with accidents, emergencies and illnesses; encouraging positive behaviour and supporting the safeguarding of children. be to briefly summarise main duties and responsibilities of the role, this could include who they will report to/work alongside, any projects/areas they will oversee or be involved with and any daily tasks
• supporting the children’s play, learning and development by contributing to the physical, emotional and social skills of the children; encouraging and supporting the children to be creative in physical play; offering a range of play opportunities to the children and supporting their rights and choices.
• providing care, encouragement and support to any child with special educational needs
• there will also be the need to cover some lunch time duties
We are seeking an individual who:
• is an Outstanding Early Years Educator to work within our Nursery and Reception provision.
• is passionate about Early Years, enthusiastic, committed, motivated and caring, who has a patient nature to keep the Early Years a happy environment for all the children in our care.
• is educated to Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years
• will undertake any necessary professional development as identified, taking full advantage of any relevant training and development available.
• Is ideally Paediatric First Aid trained or be willing to work towards within 3 months of starting
• Is willing to attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required
• Will contribute to positive relationships by effectively interacting with and responding to children and adults
• Supports and complies with all the school’s and Trust’s policies and ethos, particularly those relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.
• Has a commitment to the principle of working collaboratively with other schools within the St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.