Nursery Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Salisbury is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support its nursery provision. This part-time role includes 32.5 hours per week with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality early years education. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in children's care and learning, experience with pre-school children, and strong communication skills. The school offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive work environment

Defined induction procedure

Qualifications

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with pre-school age children.
• Must have a relevant level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners in nursery provision.
• Deliver safe, high-quality education and care.
• Inspire and excite young, curious minds.

Skills

Passion for delivering high quality opportunities for children

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with pre-school age children

Level 3 qualification in children’s care and learning

Current First Aid certification

Attention to detail and organisational skills

Self-motivated and consistent

Ability to deal with challenging situations

Team player

Positive and flexible attitude

Education

Level 3 qualification in children’s care and learning

Job description

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a motivated and energetic Teaching Assistant to work within its nursery provision and provide support to its young learners, starting from December 2025. Working Hours: Part Time (32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training days). We are an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Our nursery is open to children aged 3 to 4 years and is where our youngest pupils begin their educational journey. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our setting aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022, we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience. As a Teaching Assistant within our nursery, you will be a pro‑active Early Years Professional able to inspire and excite young, curious minds and ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality education and care for all our children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents, including our existing and incoming military families
• Has experience of working with pre-school age children
• Has a relevant level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in children’s care and learning
• Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills
• Is self‑motivated dedicated and consistent
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative
• Is a positive and flexible attitude and can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported
• Opportunities for training and progression
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01980-670268

Closing Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.