Early Years Educator (TA3)

The Sycamore Church of England Trust are seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator (L3 Teaching Assistant EYFS) to St John’s CE Primary School in Radcliffe.

You will be based in our nursery at St John’s (although Trust wide working may be required). Our nursery is a vibrant and fun place which welcomes children at the very start of their learning journey. Children find warmth, welcome and a wealth of opportunities in our setting and you will become an important part of their experience.

Ofsted inspected our school in June 2026 and said about Early Years: Children in the early years are excited to introduce themselves and each other to visitors to their school. They find awe in the world around them. Leaders have designed an early years curriculum that is ambitious for all. They are determined that children in the early years get off to a positive start. Leaders have prioritised training for early years staff to support them in their roles.

You will be working with a HLTA and a L2 Early Years Educator in our nursery which has morning and afternoon sessions for up to 24 children. We have a wonderful outdoor area plus access to a field and other outdoor spaces. Our Nursery teacher is an experienced practitioner and leads a team who create magical moments where children can learn about the world, themselves and each other. Our EYFS Lead, also our Reception teacher, supports the nursery as do the Senior Leadership Team at school who regularly pop in to read stories, chat to children and join in activities.

We know that in our community many children are growing up without all the experiences we would wish for them; this makes our nursery essential in helping children have a positive start in life.

We are looking for someone who will know the importance of nursery in setting children on the right path educationally and emotionally and who will approach this role with a wider sense of moral purpose and who is passionate about the difference a good Early Years experience can make.

Our Christian Values of love, kindness, honesty and forgiveness remain central, and The Pupil Promise, created by the children of St. John’s, supports us all in striving to ‘be the best that we can be.’ As a staff, we have a driving determination to raise standards and aspirations, aiming to achieve educational excellence for our children.

We believe there is no limit to what children can achieve and offer the highest standards in education where children are challenged and inspired to develop a love of learning. We are deeply committed to working in partnership with our children, their families and the community and value strong links between home and school, based on mutual respect and positive relationships. Staff provide a calm and purposeful environment at St. John's where mutual respect is modelled by all and everyone is valued, always.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Mrs Tracey Cansdale, Headteacher on 0161 723 1078.