Nursery Teaching Assistant - Ravensmead Primary School

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Job summary

A local education authority in Hempstalls is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team. The role involves supporting teachers and helping young children thrive in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have experience working with children, be patient, and committed to inclusion. This is a part-time temporary position with a salary of £11,468 for 19.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children in an educational setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and supporting all children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Work with individual children and small groups to promote progress.
• Assist with the preparation of resources and activities.

Skills

Experience with young children

Caring and patient

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant position

– Part Time Temporary contract

Employer: Staffordshire County Council

Contract type: Temporary 2 termsBased on current need up until 31st August 2026

Working Pattern: 19.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00am – 3:15pm)

Hours: 19.5 hours per week term time

Closing Date: 12 Noon – Friday 2nd January 2026

Interview date : To be confirmed

Salary Range: Grade 3 Scale point 4 £25,185 FTE actual salary£11,468

Ravensmead Primary School

Chapel Street

Bignall End

Stoke On Trent

Staffs. ST7 8QD

Headteacher: Mrs M. Goodall

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistantto join our Early Years team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our youngest learners in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences. Work with individual children and small groups to promote progress and wellbeing. Assist with the preparation of resources and activities. Encourage positive behaviour and social development. Help to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with young children in an educational setting. Is caring, patient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils and families. Can work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when required. Is committed to promoting inclusion and supporting all children to thrive.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the early stages of children’s education.

"This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

Application packs are available for immediate download comprising job description & person specification, application form, recruitment monitoring form and guidance notes. Please return application forms with covering letter by email to [e-mail] or by post to the above address.