Nursery Teaching Assistant

St Christophers; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust in Exeter is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to support our EYFS learners on-site. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11.30am to 3.30pm, term-time only. It offers a fixed-term contract and a starting salary within the STC grade range.

You will work under teachers to provide a caring, structured environment that promotes play, language, and early literacy, helping children achieve positive learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with EYFS and early years play-based learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development.

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant

CAPTION:

• Company: St Christopher's Multi Academy Tust
• Salary: £11,840 - £12,412
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Exeter, EX1 2SN
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 20 Aug 2026
• Closing date: 9 Sept 2026

Summary

• Contract Term: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
• Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday 11.30am to 3.30pm)
• Salary: STC Grade 2 - NJC Points 4-7 Starting Salary £11,840 (£26,016 FTE)
• Term: Time only - 38 weeks per annum
• Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September
• Interview Date: Monday 14th September
• Start Date: As soon as possible

We are recruiting a highly motivated and dynamic Nursery Assistant (EYFS Teaching Assistant), to ensure that our nursery children get the very best start to education possible. At St. Michael's, we are passionate about providing our preschool children with the best start in their early year's education. We are seeking to appoint someone with a secure understanding of child development, the importance of play and a commitment to providing children with high quality learning experiences. If you are passionate about early years education, we want to hear from you!