Teaching Assistant Level 3 EYFS - Longwood Primary School

The Governing Body of Longwood Primary School is looking to appoint:

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work in Early Years

32.5 hours per week, term time only.

This is a permanent position commencing September 2025.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our hardworking and enthusiastic team. The role involves supporting our younger pupils in the nursery class opening in September 2025. This is a permanent, term-time-only position.

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will be an excellent Early Years practitioner with high expectations for all pupils. They will bring a hardworking, positive attitude and demonstrate enthusiasm for continuing the school\’s vision. The candidate should be well-organized, caring, professional, and dedicated to maximizing the development and potential of all children.

What We Offer

Longwood Primary School offers a stimulating, caring, and disciplined environment with colleagues who care deeply about their school and students. We value professionalism, enthusiasm, and dynamic qualities, while remaining open-minded and friendly.

Role Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
• Have a good understanding of child development.
• Possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of speech and language.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Work alongside an excellent teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• Implement agreed learning activities.
• Be flexible to work around the school\’s needs.

Additional Information

We encourage potential candidates to visit the school and meet the staff before applying. For queries or to arrange a visit, contact us at office@longwood.staffs.sch.uk or call 01827 213970.

Closing date: 05.06.2025

Shortlisting date: 09.06.2025

Interview date: 12.06.2025

Safeguarding and Application Process

The school is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of students. All staff must undergo a DBS check, and the position is subject to relevant checks and legal requirements, including proof of right to work in the UK. Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please send the completed application form and recruitment monitoring form to office@longwood.staffs.sch.uk.

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