Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Nursery)
Location: Rochdale
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, School Hours
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Aspire People is working in partnership with a large and well-established primary school in Rochdale to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join its nursery provision on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be based within the school's dedicated nursery site, supporting children in the 2-year-old provision. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nurturing early years environment where children are encouraged to become confident, happy and successful learners from the very beginning of their educational journey. The school prides itself on working closely with families and the wider community to ensure all children receive the best possible start in life.

This role will involve supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of children within the 2-year-old room. You will work closely with nursery staff to create a safe, engaging and stimulating environment that promotes children's social, emotional and educational development.

The successful candidate must be comfortable supporting children's personal care needs and understand the importance of delivering this support in a caring, respectful and age-appropriate manner.

Key Responsibilities
Support children aged 2 years in their daily learning and development
Assist with the delivery of engaging early years activities
Encourage communication, language and social development
Support children's personal care routines when required
Promote positive behaviour and independence
Help create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment
Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
Contribute to observations and assessments in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage

The ideal candidate will:
Hold a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification
Have experience working within a nursery or early years setting
Be patient, caring and enthusiastic
Have a solid understanding of child development in the early years
Be confident supporting personal care needs
Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
Be committed to helping every child reach their potential

Requirements
Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, Childcare or Early Years
Experience working with young children
Willingness to provide personal care
Fluent spoken and written English
Eligibility to work in the UK
Willingness to complete safeguarding and recruitment checks

What Aspire People Offers
A full-time role within a supportive early years environment
Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities for professional development
The chance to make a meaningful difference during a crucial stage of children's development

If you are a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding full-time role in Rochdale, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.