Early Years Practitioner / Early Years Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 12,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their dynamic team in Stockport. This role involves working with young children in a supportive nursery environment, focusing on individual needs and fostering a love for learning. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, creative, and possess excellent communication skills. This temporary position offers the chance to make a significant impact on children's early development while working in a nurturing and inclusive school setting. If you are dedicated to early childhood education and eager to contribute to a positive school ethos, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Team

Positive School Ethos

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 2 to 5 years.
• Ability to support children with various needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of individual pupils and groups.
• Work effectively in a team to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Early Years Qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner / Early Years Teaching Assistant, Stockport

Job Details

• Client: Lark Hill Primary School
• Location: Stockport, United Kingdom
• Category: Education
• EU Work Permit Required: Yes
• Job Reference: c4d60ebdf4f6
• Job Views: 4
• Posted: 05.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

About the School

Lark Hill Primary School, located at Northgate Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9PH, is a warm and inclusive school graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The school aims to foster a community of responsibility, respect, creativity, and challenge, providing a happy learning environment for children and staff alike.

Position Details

• Salary: NJC Scale 3, points 5 to 6 (approximate gross salary £11,089 for 15 hours/week, term time only)
• Hours: 15 hours/week, 6 hours/day (8:25am to 3:15pm, 45 mins lunch), 3 days one week, 2 days the next
• Contract: Temporary for one academic year (covering maternity leave), term time only
• Start Date: 2nd September 2025
• Closing Date: Thursday 29th May 2025

Job Description

We are seeking a self-motivated and creative Early Years Practitioner/Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team in the school nursery. The ideal candidate will:

• Love working with children aged 2 to 5 years
• Work effectively in a team
• Support the needs of individual pupils and groups
• Work with children with various communication, sensory, physical, and emotional needs
• Be approachable, adaptable, patient, motivated, and a good communicator
• Possess excellent organisational skills and enjoy working in a busy school environment

We Offer

• A positive school ethos rooted in restorative practice, empathy, high challenge, and support
• A supportive, happy, and committed staff team
• Well-behaved children who love learning
• A strong governing body and senior leadership committed to school improvement and staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development

Additional Information

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office at 0161 480 6295 to arrange a visit. The job description is available for download.

Lark Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and online search checks.