Job Description

St Mary's CE (Aided) Primary School



Rectory Lane, Prestwich, M25 1BP



0161 773 3794



stmarysprestwich@bury.gov.uk



Required as soon as possible Temporary post until 31/08/25 Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Grade 7) to work in our EYFS setting.



The Governing Body and Headteacher of St Mary's CE (Aided) Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated pupil support teaching assistant (Level 3) to join our dedicated EYFS team supporting the learning of pupils in Nursery.



Our teaching assistants play a vital role in the educational, personal and social development of our children. We require all our staff to be friendly, hardworking, flexible and able to use their own initiative.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and caring professional, with knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum, phonics and SEND provision. Hours of work are 8.5 hrs per week (6hrs Friday and an additional 2.5 hrs to be discussed), term time only.

You will:

Join a team committed to achieving the school's vision and values.



Need to have had recent experience of working in an EYFS Setting



Be expected to possess a strong knowledge of EYFS good practice.



Have experienced additional SEN training.



Have experience of supporting and adapting learning to support children with SEND.



Be able to liaise with the EYFS team, taking direct instruction from the class teacher to undertake work and work in collaboration with other staff within the team.



Have high expectations of empathy and care.



Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.



Be able to exhibit a mix of hard work and initiative with a willingness and ability to follow school policies and procedures.



Employees of St Mary's CE (Aided) Primary School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.



Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.



As part of the shortlisting process St Mary's will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for shortlisted candidates. Please also be aware that overseas checks will be required if you have lived or worked abroad continuously or in total for 3 months or more over the last 5 years, or 12 months or more over the last 10 years, whilst aged 16 or over. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-foroverseas-applicants



Application forms returnable to Mrs A. M Beck, St Mary's CE Primary School, Rectory Lane, Prestwich, M25 1BP or by email to stmarysprestwich@bury.gov.uk by 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025.

Shortlisting:

Monday 3rd November 2025.

Interviews will take place:

Wednesday 5 th November 2025