Nursery Assistant

The Holgate Academy; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming community

Professional development opportunities

Calm and purposeful learning

Career opportunities within MAT

Part-time role aligned to term time

Job summary

Holgate Primary & Nursery School is seeking a suitably qualified Nursery Assistant to support teaching and learning in the Early Years. The role is part time (32.5 hours per week), term time only, permanent, with a focus on student development and well-being.

Applicants should have Level 3 TA qualification (Level 2 accepted with progression). The school offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth within Transform Trust.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 TA qualification; Level 2 considered with progression to Level 3.
• Ability to plan activities for individuals and groups in Early Years.
• Strong commitment to high standards and positive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in Early Years classrooms.
• Deliver activities that aid development and health needs.
• Assist pupils with education, health and SEND requirements.
• Collaborate with TA colleagues and teachers on planning.

Skills

Creative learning approach

Communication with children and adults

Energetic and committed

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Level 2 TA qualification (with progression)

Job description

Nursery Assistant

Required from ASAP

Part time 32.5 hours per week

Term time only

Permanent

Salary Grade C point 5 - 6 (£26,427-£26,847 FTE per annum)

£19,965 - £20,283 Actual Salary per annum

Holgate Primary & Nursery School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working Nursery Assistant to support teaching and learning and child development in the Early Years classrooms to maximise the participation of our children.

• Do you have a passion for working with young children?
• Are you patient, supportive and caring?
• Are you enthusiastic and motivated?

Then read on…

We are looking for someone to join our EYFS team, working alongside other teaching assistants and class teachers in the planning of work and activities for individuals and groups of children in Early Years. You will be delivering educational activities that support children in their development and aiding pupils with their education, health and special educational needs.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who will:

• be creative in your approach to learning and delivering the curriculum;
• possess and use appropriate skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of individuals and groups of children, including those with special needs
• have high expectations of pupils’ achievements and a commitment to excellent standards;
• be enthusiastic, energetic and committed to making learning exciting;
• have excellent communication skills with children and adults

Applicants are expected to have a Level 3 TA qualification. However, we also encourage candidates with a Level 2 qualification who are motivated to progress and obtain their Level 3. We warmly welcome individuals who are passionate about positively impacting children’s lives and who thrive on challenging themselves and others to continuously improve. Our work environment is positive, supportive, and focused on growth.

In return we offer:

• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• Friendly, polite, well behaved children who deserve the very best
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
• Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Any questions or queries should be directed to Samantha Sheridan at Holgate Primary & Nursery School, Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone]

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 10am

Interviews will be held on: Monday 12th October 2026 from 9.00am

Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9350 children in 27 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.

We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.

We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.