Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant

Middleton School; Bushey; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised childcare

Free gym membership

Job summary

Teach in Herts is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant for Hartsbourne Primary School in Bushey. The role involves supporting children aged 3-4 years in the Nursery, during school hours, with potential overtime via the after-school club.

A fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 offers progression within a friendly BSJT environment. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification and demonstrate a passion for early education, with the ability to work calmly under pressure and to build positive

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification and passion for early years.
• Experience caring for and educating young children.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.
• Willingness to undertake suitable training.
• Experience with 3-4 year olds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support in Nursery setting during school hours and term time.
• Opportunity to earn overtime through after-school club.
• Contribute to growth and development of the nursery under guidance of the Nursery team.
• Engage with safeguarding and school policies as part of daily duties.

Skills

Caring for and educating youngchildren

Calm under pressure

Positive working relationships

Proactive Early Years approach

Education

Level 3 qualification

Post-16 education level or above

Job description

Are you passionate about children thriving and getting the best start in life?

Would you like to work as part of a friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team?

If so, why not consider joining us, as we are looking for a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our team here at Hartsbourne Primary School. The successful person will have a minimum Level 3 qualification and be passionate about providing a high level of education for children aged 3-4 years. The role will involve support within the Nursery setting during school hours but also the opportunity to earn overtime as part of our after-school club provision. You will be also involved with the continuing growth and development of the nursery under the guidance of our Nursery teacher and experience Early Years team. We can offer you a friendly and supportive staff team, the promise of support should you want to progress your career and the chance to join our warm and welcoming wider community.

We are looking for a Nursery Teaching Assistant who has:

• A proven record of caring for and educating young children
• A commitment to making early learning both fun and meaningful
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• The ability to stay calm under pressure
• A proactive, can-do approach to the various unique elements of Early Years education

Heavily subsidised childcare is offered as a package with all posts within Bushey St James Trust (BSJT) at our Little Gems Nursery (situated at Little Reddings Primary School) for 6 months to 3 years old. For more information regarding Little Gems Nursery, please contact Rachael Coombs, BSJT Business Manager, through the HR Team on 020 8955 8833. Free membership of our Trust gym is also included.

The post is for 27 hours per week and is term-time only (plus the opportunity to earn overtime as part of our after-school club). In the first instance this is a fixed term post until 31st August 2027 with the possibility of extending. The salary for this post is APT&C Point 5 plus London Fringe, paid pro-rata and based on experience. Full-time figures are £26,427pa + £1,079pa and the actual pro-rata salary is £16,125pa + £658pa total = £16,783pa. Applicants should be educated to post 16 level or above and have a high degree of common sense. Experience of working with children and the willingness to undertake suitable training is essential.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 13th November 2026

Interviews: week beginning Monday 16th November 2026

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.