Nursery Teaching Assistant

Oasis Community Learning; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Community Learning is seeking an experienced Nursery practitioner to join Skinner Street Primary School to nurture a safe, engaging EYFS environment and support early learning skills for the youngest learners.

You will plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, build strong relationships with children and families, and help create a welcoming setting that supports high attainment and success.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Nursery/EYFS classroom and supporting families with the transition into Nursery/School.
• A passion for education of the littlest learners, with expertise in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Ability to quickly develop rapport with all members of the school community while maintaining boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring, stimulating and engaging environment that enables all pupils to learn effectively.
• Assist with planning and preparing lessons and activities appropriate for EYFS.
• Actively participate in the Oasis Skinner Street family to support outcomes for all children.

Skills

Nursery/EYFS experience

Relationship building

Engaging learners

Job description

Do you have experience working with Nursery/Reception children, and are ready to develop your expertise even further? Are you excited at the thought of being part of something new?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work in our purpose built new Nursery opening in January 2027. Located within our well-established academy, you will play an important role in supporting a safe, engaging and stimulating environment where children can develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills.

Having invested heavily in our Academy, including our Nursery and EYFS area, we are seeking an innovative and energetic practitioner to take this to the next level. Working in partnership with the EYFS Lead, you will make your mark on the Academy and create an exceptional educational environment for the youngest students, setting them up for success.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Creating a caring, stimulating and engaging environment that enables all pupils to learn effectively, mindful of the fact that some pupils, will not have experience attending a similar setting
• Assisting with planning and preparing lessons and learning activities appropriate for the age group and ability of the children in the class
• Actively participating in the Oasis Skinner Street family, working to ensure the best outcomes for all children, and supporting the wider community

You’ll Bring

A full job description is attached to this vacancy.

• Experience of working in a Nursery/EYFS classroom and supporting families with the transition into Nursery/School, with a track record of building strong relationships to boost attainment and attendance
• A passion for education of the littlest learners, with expertise in various methods of delivering engaging learning activities
• An ability to quickly develop rapport with all members of the school community, while developing and maintaining appropriate boundaries

Skinner Street Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.