Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

St Roses Catholic Infant School is looking to recruit an Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant as maternity cover, starting in October 2026 for a period of up to a year. Pay scale: H4.6 Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only (There may be some flexibility regarding start and end times for the right candidate) We would like you to have the following skills and qualities: * Level 3 qualification (full and relevant to Early Years is essential) * Paediatric First Aid training (or willingness to complete) * Be imaginative, enthusiastic, and hardworking * High expectations of pupil behaviour * Ability to nurture and encourage children to fulfil their potential * Ability to thrive as part of a friendly and dedicated team In return, we can offer: * A stimulating working environment which values everyone * Happy and well-behaved children * A friendly and supportive staff team To avoid disappointment, we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 5th October 2026