Welholme Academy - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

The Enquire Learning Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Team environment

Professional development

Job summary

Welholme Academy, part of the Enquire Learning Trust, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for Early Years to lead our thriving nursery under the supervision of the Foundation Stage Leader.

The role is 37 hours per week (8:15am-4pm, plus 0.5 hour for weekly staff meetings). NJC Scale 15-17, pro-rata, actual salary £25,958–£26,821. Permanent, to start ASAP; closing date 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
• Drive, energy, ambition and high expectations for all.
• Passion for how children learn.
• Ability to make learning fun.
• Ability to work closely with the Early Years team to support progress.
• Ability to support children's emotional and social well-being.
• Ability to manage own workload independently.
• Ambitious for career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support learning in the nursery under the Foundation Stage Leader.
• Support progress and development of Early Years children.
• Foster emotional and social well-being of pupils.
• Collaborate with the Early Years team and staff across the academy.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Child development

Time management

Positive mindset

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Welholme Academy - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 12 October 2026

Reference Number: ELTJUL2615

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

37 hours per week (8:15am -4pm plus 0.5 hour for weekly staff meetings, day may vary)

NJC Scale 15-17, Pro-rata

Actual Salary approx.: £25,958-£26,821

Permanent,

To start ASAP

Closing Date: Monday5th Oct2026 @ 12pm

Interviews: W/C 12 th October 2026

Are you an inspiring Early Years professional ready to shape something special? Welholme Academy, part of the Enquire Learning Trust, are offering a rare opportunity to appoint an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant, with an appropriate Early Years qualification/experience, to lead our thriving nursery, under the supervision of our Foundation Stage Leader.

We are looking to appoint a positive, outstanding practitioner who:

• has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• has drive, energy, ambition and high expectations for all
• is passionate about how children learn
• has the ability to make learning fun
• is able to work closely with the Early Years team to support progress
• is able to support children's emotional and social well being
• is able to independently and manage own workload
• is ambitious for their career development

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic and keen children who love learning
• the opportunity to work as part of a team alongsidetalented and committed staff
• opportunities to build and develop your career in an innovative and forward-thinking environment
• access to professional development through the Enquire Learning Trust that is "built on botherdness"

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01472 230260 if you would like to arrange a visit.