eyfs ta3

Ref

195920B

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 6.

Salary

£28142 to £ 32061 pro rata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(05/01/2026 to 31/12/2026) .

Hours

30 hours a week.

Closing Date

21/11/2025.

Location

Bradley Primary School, Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF (414 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

EYFS TA3 (MATERNITY LEAVE COVER FOR 1 YEAR)

We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team in EYFS from 5th January 2026. The successful applicant will be expected to work collaboratively with teachers and the SENDCo to meet the personal, social and academic needs of the pupils. It is imperative that the post holder is able to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider school community, whilst maintaining high expectations of themselves and the pupils they work with. They will take responsibility with adapting the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum and cover class during teacher PPA time. This position is for 30 hours per week, term time only and will be a fixed term contract. Bradley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

The closing date is 12 noon 21/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above
  GCSE Maths and English Language Grade C

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Qualification

Essential Experience

Working within an EYFS setting

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with children where English is an additional language

For an informal discussion please contact:

Headteacher

Proposed Interview Date:

02/12/2025

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.