Nursery Teaching Assistant

Salfords Primary School; Redhill; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Salfords Primary School is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to support the education and development of young children. This role offers the chance to work in a nurturing environment where you can foster early learning while maintaining safety and hygiene standards. You'll play a vital role in a collaborative team focused on professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Passionate about early childhood education.
• Able to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Committed to personal development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning through engaging play.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic nursery environment.
• Contribute to planning and assessments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calmness under pressure

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Job description

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Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of learning and development? Salfords Primary School & Nursery is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and welcoming team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the foundation of our youngest learners' education within a caring and inclusive environment.

Your Opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children’s learning and development through engaging play and planned activities, while taking on key worker responsibilities for our Nursery children. You will help maintain a safe, secure, and hygienic environment, contribute to planning and assessments, and ensure accurate record-keeping. The role also involves upholding confidentiality, following safeguarding procedures, and supporting the inclusive ethos of the nursery. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, attending staff meetings and training to support your ongoing professional development.

What We Are Looking For

• Be interested in a career within a Nursery setting and working with children.
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Be a confident and clear communicator.
• Be committed to their development and learning.
• Level 2 Qualified
  
  

About Salfords Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model
  
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st Sept 2025

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £22,918.66 to Point 16 £24,653 (dependent on experience)

Actual Salary: £11,912.22 - £12,813.66 (dependent on experience)

Hours of work: 21.75hrs per week - 08:15-16:00 (Weds ,Thurs & Fri) - Term Time Only - 30min unpaid lunch

Closing Date: 22nd Jun 2025

Interview date: TBA

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