Nursery Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Temporary (Until 31st August 2023)

Woodfield Nursery is looking to appoint a motivated and highly driven Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding team. Woodfield Nursery is a high-quality Early Years provision supporting children from 2-4 years old.

Candidates should have an NVQ2 in Childcare or equivalent plus a good understanding of child development and early language acquisition. They must be a good team player who is willing to work within a research led, reflective nursery with the child at the heart of the practice.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience within a nursery provision, with a working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Can build relationships and nurture pupils to enable positive educational outcomes.
• Good subject knowledge, particularly in English and Maths
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in and/or passionate about working with pupils with SEND

How to apply

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.  Please visit www.learningat.uk/join-us/vacancies/ to download an application form. Once complete, please email your application to hr@learningat.uk. If you would like to request a paper copy, please email hr@learningat.uk. Please note – we do not accept CVs.

To request a tour of the school or discuss the role in anyway please contact: 01752 706384 or email hr@learningat.uk.

Closing date:       9.00am Monday 30th January 2023

Interviews: W/C 6th February 2023

With nine individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.