Nursery Teaching Assistant

David Ross Education Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Hull is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children's development and foster a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 for teaching assistants and excellent communication skills. Your role will involve engaging with children, working closely with families, and contributing to a team dedicated to early years education. This is a fixed-term role, part-time with 32.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Professional manner with excellent communication skills.
• Someone with a kind heart and a patient manner.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional, social, and developmental needs of children.
• Build warm relationships with families to keep them involved.
• Encourage children's individuality and lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Team player

Creative thinking

Education

NVQ 2 for teaching assistants or equivalent qualification

Relevant Early Years qualification Level 2 minimum

Job description

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ 2 for teaching assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills relevant to role
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Professional manner with excellent communication skills
• Someone with a kind heart, a patient manner, and a positive outlook
• A team player with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A creative thinker who is always coming up with new ways to engage and inspire
• Someone who values the importance of holistic development including a child's mind, body, and spirit
• A clear communicator, who can work closely with colleagues and parents alike
• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification Level 2 minimum

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role, you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top‑performing Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all‑through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

Helping children explore the world around them, using the 7 areas of the EYFS as a strong foundation.

Being a consistent source of comfort, care, and security – someone children can rely on.

Supporting the emotional, social, and developmental needs of every child in your care.

Building warm, supportive relationships with families and keeping them closely involved in their child's journey.

Working as part of a close‑knit, passionate team who believe in the power of early years education.

Encouraging each child's individuality while nurturing kindness, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

This is a 32.5 hours per week role / 38 weeks per year / fixed term until 31st August 2026.

About our Academy

Endike Academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust, a network of 35 unique and diverse academies committed to becoming the top performing multi‑academy trust (MAT) in the country. We pride ourselves on our academic rigour, driven by talented, dedicated and inspiring teachers who help our students to fulfil their true potential.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 3, FTE £24,796 per annum, term‑time roles will be pro‑rata.

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education.

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.

Awards and Recognition Scheme.

Flexible working patterns.

Benefits Platform.

Holiday discounts.

Cinema tickets.

Restaurant booking discounts.

Cycle to Work Scheme.