Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant - Primary School, Oldham
Full-Time | June 2026 Start
Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School in Oldham. This is a full-time role starting in December 2025, with the potential to become a permanent school-based position for the right candidate.
What we're looking for:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification - essential
Experience working within Early Years in a Primary School setting
A proactive, reliable and nurturing approach to supporting children's learning and development
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming school that values creativity, child-led learning, and the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Interested in applying?
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification prominently as this is explicitly essential for the role
📊 Quantify your Early Years experience: "Supported 25 children across Reception and Year 1 classes"
🌐 Emphasise your EYFS knowledge and experience with child-led learning approaches
🎯 Showcase specific examples of building relationships with pupils, staff and families
🤝 Demonstrate your proactive approach with concrete examples of supporting children's learning development
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- •Supported 28 Reception pupils' learning development through EYFS-based activities, achieving 95% on-track progress in literacy milestones
- •Implemented child-led learning initiatives across 3 Early Years classrooms, increasing pupil engagement scores by 25%
- •Built positive relationships with 40+ families through daily communication and termly progress meetings, maintaining 98% parent satisfaction
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant position at your Primary School in Oldham. With my Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience in EYFS implementation, I am well-positioned to support your commitment to child-led learning and creativity.
My background in Early Years education has equipped me with the skills to nurture young learners' development whilst building strong relationships with pupils, staff and families. I understand the importance of the EYFS framework in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the EYFS framework in daily practice?
- ›What strategies do you use to support children's phonics development?
- ›How do you assess and track children's progress in Early Years?
- ›Describe your experience with child-led learning approaches
- ›How do you adapt activities for different learning needs in Early Years?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a child overcome a learning challenge
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build a relationship with a difficult parent
- ›Give an example of when you showed initiative in supporting a child's development
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour in young children?
- ›Describe a time when you worked effectively as part of a teaching team
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped a child overcome a learning challenge
Describe a situation where you had to build a relationship with a difficult parent