Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School

                                                                                             Vacancy –EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

                                                                                      Maternity Leave Cover - FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Governors of Oakwood Avenue Primary School in Warrington are looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work in the early years team at our popular, happy and inclusive school. This is a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave period from 9^th November 2026 until 27^th July 2027. Applicants for this role will need to ensure that qualifications are those approved as ‘full’ and ‘relevant’ by the DfE for EYFS  (see link to Early Years qualificaiton checker  - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification).

Hours per week: Between 30 hours per week over 5 days as follows:

Monday – Thursday - 8.30-15.15 with half an hour for lunch

Friday – 08.30-14.00 with half an hour lunch

Term time only plus INSET days.

Start date:  9^th November 2026, subject to enhanced DBS clearance & safer recruitment checks.

Salary: WBC Grade 5, SCP 8 (dependent upon experience).

Governors seek an individual who:

• Is willing to go the extra mile for the children of Oakwood Avenue.
• Possesses a TA level 3 qualification which is approved to work in EYFS as full and relevant.
• Has an outstanding record of working well within a team demonstrating a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
• Has good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Has a good understanding of the Early Years framework.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Has the ability to build rapport with young children
• Is passionate about improving teaching and learning while promoting the inclusion and well-being of all children.
• Is flexible, hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Has a nutruring and caring approach.
  
  In return we can offer:

• An enthusiastic welcoming and supportive team of staff and governors.
• An excellent, friendly work environment.
• Friendly and enthusiastic children.
• A wealth of opportunities for professional development throughout both Oakwood Avenue CPS and The One Community Trust.
• A highly committed, enthusiastic staff who love to laugh.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Further details can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. This position is subject to a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Further details including person specification, job description and application form are available from the school website, www.oakwoodavenue.co.uk or by request to jparry@onecommunitytrust.co.uk .

Completed applications should be emailed to jparry@onecommunitytrust.co.uk for the attention of Mrs Jenny Parry, Data & HR Officer. Key dates are as follows:

Deadline: Monday 19^th October 2026 at lunch time

Visits to the school can be arranged by emailing Jenny Parry, as above.

Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointments are subject to enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is not available for job share.

One Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer.