Nursery Teaching Assistant

GLF Schools; Redhill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join its team in Redhill. This role involves supporting the educational journey of young children in a nurturing setting, ensuring their safety, and participating in their developmental activities. The position offers a chance for personal growth within a vibrant community focused on inclusive education.

Benefits

Access to a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Family-friendly policies

Staff benefits portal

Qualifications

• Interest in a career within a Nursery setting and working with children.
• Ability to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calmness

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Job description

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.

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

• Interest in a career within a Nursery setting and working with children.
• Ability to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team.
• Confidence and clarity in communication.
• Commitment to personal development and learning.
• Level 2 Qualification.

About Salfords Primary School

Our school is part of an established cluster overseen by a Regional Director. The cluster includes Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School, and Merstham Primary School.

This role offers opportunities to collaborate across the cluster, share expertise, and ensure all children receive an excellent education. It also provides pathways for career progression and professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As part of GLF Schools, you will join a community dedicated to transforming education. We offer regular career progression discussions and opportunities to grow within our 43 academies or central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 staff and 17,000 pupils.
• Core values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness.
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas in southern England.
• We value community and individual school identities.
• Committed to providing the best possible education for all children and young people.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

Our employment package includes:

• Access to a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Staff benefits portal.
• A community and collaboration-focused working model.

Please refer to the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further details.

The Details

Start Date: 1st Sept 2025

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

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

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

We support flexible working arrangements and celebrate diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and respects individual identities, including ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a sufficient response and may interview candidates before the closing date.

References may be requested upon application. Please specify if you wish to delay this until after shortlisting or interviews.