Nursery Nurse TA

HES; Romford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Havering Schools seeks a Level 3 Nursery Nurse Teaching Assistant for Parklands Primary School in Romford. This fixed-term post is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year) with a pro rata salary of £23,586 p.a. (FTE £30,408 p.a.).

The role starts as soon as possible, with bonus potential to move to a permanent post after one year. You will support groups of children and contribute to EYFS activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified NVQ Level 3 in Childcare.
• Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential.
• Ability to plan observations and assessments for a group of children.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a group of Key Children and carry out planning observations and assessments.
• Appropriate supervision of children throughout the day.
• Delivery of the EYFS framework as well as the planning and development of inspiring, enabling environments where children are engaged and challenged appropriately
• Approachable and caring with a passion for working with children
• Must have NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualification

Skills

Experience with children

Planning observations

EYFS knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 Childcare

Job description

Hours:32.5 hrs per week (full time)/39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Salary: Grade 3, spinal point 5, depending on experience. Pro rata salary of £23,586 p.a. (FTE £30,408 p.a.)

Contract:Fixed term for 1 year with the potential to move to permanent post

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced level 3 Nursery Nurse Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Required as soon as possible, a conscientious and committed qualified (NVQ Level 3) Nursery Nurse TA to assist with the day-to-day organisation within the nursery as well as supporting individuals and groups of children in their learning.

Parklands Primary School is a high achieving school and we aim to enable our pupils to achieve and develop as kind, caring individuals. The successful candidate will be hard working, experienced and enthusiastic. Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for a group of Key Children and carry out planning observations and assessments.
• Appropriate supervision of children throughout the day.
• Delivery of the EYFS framework as well as the planning and development of inspiring, enabling environments where children are engaged and challenged appropriately
• Approachable and caring with a passion for working with children
• Must have NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualification

Closing date for applications: 19th November 2026 at 12pm

Interviews: 23rd November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting a quality provision and all successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.