Engaging EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Teaching Vacancies; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehill Nursery School in Derby is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our nursery team. You will support high-quality EYFS provision for children aged 2–4, assisting with learning, safeguarding and inclusive practice to promote wellbeing and progress.

The role involves working under the Nursery Lead Teacher, attending planning meetings, and contributing to assessments and learning journeys. Visits to the school are encouraged, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through high-quality play-based interactions.
• Promote children's communication and language development through conversations, storytelling and singing.
• Support the development of early maths and literacy skills.
• Foster independence, confidence and self-care.
• Promote positive behaviour through nurturing approaches.
• Support children with SEND to access all learning areas.
• Share responsibility for safety, health and welfare of children.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress using school systems.
• Contribute to assessments, learning journeys and progress reviews.
• Use observations to inform future planning and provision.
• Identify children needing extra support and share concerns appropriately.
• Act as a key worker for a group of children.
• Take responsibility for activities with groups or individuals.
• Intimate care when necessary.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of all children.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection.
• Support emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Support children with SEND.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Organise materials and equipment for use within the nursery.
• Share responsibility for care and maintenance of resources and equipment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and planning.
• Attend weekly staff and planning meetings.
• Work closely with other agencies and professionals as required.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Share information about children's learning and development.
• Contribute to stay-and-play sessions and home visits.
• Support parents in extending learning at home.
• Recognise families as children's first educators.
• Promote aims and policies of the setting.
• Promote ethos of the setting and develop wider community links.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and performance management.
• Contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Comply with school policies and maintain confidentiality.

Job description

Stonehill Nursery School in Derby is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our nursery team. You will support high-quality EYFS provision for children aged 2–4, assisting with learning, safeguarding and inclusive practice to promote wellbeing and progress.

The role involves working under the Nursery Lead Teacher, attending planning meetings, and contributing to assessments and learning journeys. Visits to the school are encouraged, and an enhanced DBS check is required.