Early Years Teaching Assistant

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking a passionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant for their Outstanding Maintained Nursery School. The role involves working with children aged 2-4 years, focusing on creating a nurturing environment and supporting children with SEND. The successful candidate will contribute to a team dedicated to providing exceptional learning opportunities and helping children thrive.

Benefits

Personalised professional development opportunities

Effective induction and support from experienced staff

Opportunity to work with a knowledgeable team

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of Total Communication approach and Trauma Informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced staff to deliver early years education.
• Support children with a range of SEND needs.
• Develop personal, social, and emotional skills in children.

Skills

Passion for Early Years Education

Experience with SEND

Strong, enthusiastic and motivated

Job description

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We are offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Outstanding Maintained Nursery School from 1 st September 2025. This is currently advertised as a temporary 12 month contact with the potential of this extending or becoming a permanent post.

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 INSET days.

Core hours 8.45am 3.45pm.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years Education to work alongside our team of experienced and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the children with the best possible learning opportunities to prepare them for future success and give them the best start in life.

We are an inclusive mainstream school that caters for children aged between 2 years and 4 years with a Resourced Provision for 18 children with a wide range of SEND needs. The successful candidate needs to be strong, enthusiastic and motivated with a sound knowledge of Early Years and some experience of working with children with SEND.

The Nursery School has an excellent reputation in the local community and the ideal candidate must be as passionate as we are in providing the best outcomes for our children, making each and everyday fun and magical for our children. We follow a Total Communication approach to support the development of language and communication and we are a Trauma Informed School with a commitment to developing strong personal, social and emotional development in all children.

In return, we can offer:

• Children who have a love for learning in an environment that is well resourced and planned.
• Personalised professional development opportunities.
• Effective induction and support from our successful and experienced team.
• The opportunity to work alongside a professional and knowledgeable team of staff and Governors.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities:

Hoyle Nursery School prides itself on being fully inclusive and offering equal opportunities. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow the safer recruitment practices and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

If you believe you have the qualities and passion to join our Outstanding Nursery School and contribute to our future progress, we would like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Lesley Healey in the office to arrange a convenient time and date.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2 nd July 2025. A letter of application and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Head Teacher and emailed to [emailprotected] or posted to Hoyle Nursery School, Chesham Fold Road, Bury BL9 6HR.

Interviews: Provisional date Week commencing 7 th July 2025.