TEACHING ASSISTANT - EARLY YEARS (TA2A)

LNB Commercial Capital; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner for a part-time role at a local primary school nursery. The ideal candidate will foster positive relationships with children and families, providing engaging and playful educational experiences. Responsibilities include activity planning and observation of children's development, making learning fun and effective in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Early Years education.
• Strong communication skills to model language effectively.
• Experience of working with children in an Early Years setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and preparing activities for children.
• Model language and support children's development.
• Observe and assess children's progress.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Proactivity

Education

Minimum Level 2 Full and Relevant Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths and English, grade C / 4 and above

Job description

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Salary £18536 based on 38 paid weeks per year; 32.5 hours per week

Term Part-time.

Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.

Required (September 2025 to August 2026) .

Hours 32.5 hours a week.

Closing Date 30/06/2025.

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Location Ormskirk Church Of England Primary School, Greetby Hill, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2DP (401 on roll)

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School website: www.ormskirk-ce.lancs.sch.uk Summary The Governors at Ormskirk Church of England Primary School are seeking to employ an experienced Early Years Practitioner to initially work in our school which has a nursery. The first year will almost certainly be in our nursery.

We pride ourselves on the family feel of our nursery and the nurturing care we provide to our children. Therefore, we are looking for someone who shares that ethos and can build strong, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about Early Years education and committed to providing high-quality, playful teaching experiences for all our children both indoors and outside; never missing a learning opportunity. They will have strong communication skills and be able to model language effectively to our children.

Our successful applicant will be creative, proactive and highly-motivated, happy to get stuck in to a busy nursery environment. We would like someone who has a positive, professional attitude; whilst also making learning fun.

The role will include contributing to the planning and preparing of activities, as well as being a key person to a group of children which will include observation and assessment.

The standard hours will be 32.5 hours per week, Monday Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. However, the successful applicant will be required to do some After School Clubs for the Nursery children until 6pm. Additional hours will be available during school holidays to work in our Holiday Club.

Safeguarding

In this school, the welfare of the child is paramount. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

The Closing Date Is Midday On 30/06/2025 Essential Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Full and Relevant Early Years qualification (or equivalent but must be Early Years specific)
• GCSE Maths and English, grade C / 4 and above or equivalent.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Food Hygiene Certificate
  
  

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children in an Early Years setting
• Secure knowledge of the Early Years Framework
• Experience of using either Development Matters or Birth to Five Matters to plan activities and assess childrens development.
  
  

Desirable Experience Experience of working with children with SEND For an informal discussion please contact: For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Rachel McBride on 01695 574027. Proposed Interview Date: 09/07/2025 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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