Nursery Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Excellent resources

High-quality learning environment

Job summary

St Andrew's C of E Primary School is seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant to support children in Foundation Stage One in the nursery and reception. The role focuses on hands-on early years learning and safeguarding wellbeing.

You will work as part of a friendly team, using excellent resources to create a high-quality learning environment where every child can thrive and enjoy their learning.

Applicants must complete the school's own application form and may visit the school before applying.

Qualifications

• Genuine love of working with young children.
• Puts children's well-being before anything else.
• Confident and inspiring practitioner who makes learning fun and engaging.
• High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning in the Foundation Stage One nursery provision.
• Inspire a love of learning and help each child achieve their best.
• Put children's well-being first in day-to-day support.
• Maintain high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour.

Skills

Foundation Stage One

Early years

Engaging teaching

Behaviour expectations

Job description

This is a permanent Teaching Assistant post in the Foundation Stage One nursery at St Andrew's C of E Primary School. The work is about supporting nursery-age children with their learning and making sure their well-being comes first. The post sits within the nursery and reception stage, so it suits someone who wants a hands‑on early years focus. Applicants must complete the school's own application form and may visit the school before applying.

What the job involves

• Support children's learning in the Foundation Stage One nursery provision
• Inspire a love of learning and help each child achieve their best
• Put children's well-being first in day-to-day support
• Maintain high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour

Skills & knowledge

• Confident and inspiring practitioner who makes learning fun and engaging
• High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour

Other

• Genuine love of working with young children
• Puts children's well-being before anything else

What’s offered

• A hardworking, friendly and supportive team
• Excellent resources and facilities
• A high-quality learning environment