Teaching and Learning Assistant - Nursery

Harpur Hill Primary School; Buxton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive staff

Job summary

Embark Federation near Buxton is looking for an enthusiastic EYFS/Nursery practitioner to join a large primary school. You will provide high-quality early years learning and care, working within a supportive nursery team and collaborating with external agencies as needed.

Experience in a nursery with 2–4-year-olds is preferred. You should be hardworking, kind and passionate about child-centred EYFS practice, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• have experience working in a nursery and ideally have worked with children aged 2, 3 or 4, individually and with small groups
• be passionate about early years and love working with children
• be hard working, enthusiastic, caring and kind
• be committed to high expectations for all children and have a clear understanding of child centred learning in EYFS

Responsibilities

• work effectively as part of a team with nursery staff and take guidance from experienced colleagues
• where necessary, work in partnership with external agencies

Skills

Nursery experience

Early years enthusiasm

Team player

Caring and kind

Job description

We are a large, vibrant primary school located near Buxton, with our own Nursery on site. Due to the continuing popularity of our school nursery, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated EYFS/Nursery practitioner, who is committed to providing high quality learning and care. You will need to work effectively as part of a team, taking guidance and support from experienced nursery staff and where necessary, work in partnership with a range of external supporting agencies.

The successful candidates must:

• have experience working in a nursery and ideally have worked with children aged 2, 3 or 4, individually and with small groups
• be passionate about early years and love working with children
• be hard working, enthusiastic, caring and kind
• be committed to high expectations for all children and have a clear understanding of child centred learning in EYFS

We can offer:

• friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a warm, caring atmosphere
• opportunities for professional development alongside happy and supportive staff

Why Work with Embark?

At Embark Federation, we believe that our people make the difference. We are a family of stand-out schools at the heart of our communities — and we’re proud to offer careers that are meaningful, supported and full of opportunity.

When you join an Embark school, here’s what you can expect:

A Sense of Belonging

Our values of Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success shape everything we do. From your first day, you’ll be part of a supportive culture where relationships matter, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone feels welcome.

Purpose-Driven Work

You’ll be part of something that matters. Every role in our schools plays a vital part in shaping futures — and the work you do will have a lasting impact on the children, families and communities we serve.

Real Professional Development

We don’t just talk about development — we make it happen. Through high-quality training, mentoring, and learning networks across the trust, we’ll help you grow your confidence, your skills, and your career.

Innovation and Excellence

As a forward-thinking trust, we share best practice across our schools and empower our teams to innovate. You’ll work in an environment that values continuous improvement and supports creativity.

A Place You’ll Want to Stay

From staff wellbeing support to flexible working opportunities, we care about our people. We invest in you — not just for the role you’re in now, but for the future you’re building.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Embark Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who share our commitment to inclusion.