[261109] Nursery Teaching Assistant

Stuart Road Primary Academy; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression and development

Employee Assistance Programme and more

Job summary

Stuart Road Primary Academy in Plymouth is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. The role involves supporting learning for 3 to 4 year olds under the direction of the Early Years Lead, helping with learning, development and welfare within the nursery setting.

The successful candidate will need empathy, initiative, and the ability to process information quickly, with a high expectation for learning outcomes and behaviours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning in Early Years (3-4 year olds).
• Ability to take direction and process information quickly.
• Demonstrates empathy and a proactive approach to children's learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for 3 to 4 year olds in Early Years.
• Assist Early Years Lead to support children's learning and welfare.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive nursery environment.

Skills

Empathy

Encouragement

Think on their feet

Teamwork

Job description

Stuart Road Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join the School on 05/01/2027

Post: Nursery Teaching Assistant

Location: Stuart Road Primary Academy, Palmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5LL

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade C (5 to 7); £26,427 - £27,274

Actual Annual Salary: £20,657 - £21,319

Contract Type: Permanent / part time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday

About the role:

The successful candidate will be part of a strong teaching team, supporting learning for 3 to 4 year olds in the Early Years setting of the school. The teaching assistant role will work under the direction of the Early Years Lead to support children's learning, development and welfare within the nursery setting.

About the successful candidate:

The successful candidate will be able to take direction and process information quickly and confidently, and be able to show initiative and ‘think on their feet’. A teaching assistant role at the school requires empathy, encouragement whilst having a high level of expectation for children’s learning outcomes and learning behaviours.

About the School

We are a single form entry school based in a wonderful Victorian building situated in the Stoke area of the city. We have a strong focus on a community approach to everything we do. At Stuart Road Primary Academy, we strive for academic excellence whilst ensuring that every child feels safe and secure and is supported to do the best they can.

We follow the Cornerstones Curriculum model which enables us to offer stimulating, knowledge rich, experiential learning opportunities that engage the children in their learning.

Our aims include promoting an ethos of support, co-operation and respect for others; providing a safe, secure and challenging environment where all opinions are valued. Preparing our children to become well-informed, active global citizens with our children leaving school with enquiring minds, and the desire for further knowledge. Providing opportunities for children to succeed, to achieve their true potential and to take pride in their achievement, while taking pleasure in the success of others. The Academy has a PAN of 210.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalized approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that theyshare our values, arehighly motivated towork with colleagues, within and beyond their school, tocontinuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Closing date: for applications is 22/11/26

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 03/12/26

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.