Nursery Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our existing friendly team. You would be supporting the Nursery Teacher in providing a high standard of childcare for children between the ages of 2 and a half years and 5 years old. We pride ourselves on providing a stimulating, friendly and positive environment that is physically and emotionally secure. Children’s welfare must be of paramount importance together with the commitment to deliver the highest quality education and care.

You will:

• Relate to children highly effectively
• Show initiative and respond to the child’s needs
• Communicate well with adults and children
• Keen to learn and improve
• Preferably have a relevant teaching and learning qualification or working towards a qualification (NVQ L2 or equivalent in Early Childcare)
• Qualified as a Paediatric First Aider at work or willingness to train
• Be a team player
• Be organised and a good timekeeper
• Be willing to work hard and to learn from the rest of the team

We believe that:

• Children come first - time to get to know our children really well and to develop warm and positive relationships with them is essential
• Parents and carers are vital partners in their children’s learning
• Children learn best when learning is rich and meaningful and builds on previous learning

To apply, please complete an Application Form on MyNewTerm.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 (9 am)

Interviews: To be advised.