Nursery Teaching Assistant

Required January 2025

The Governors and Headteacher are looking to appoint an experienced, inspirational, enthusiastic, and highly skilled Nursery Teaching Assistant for our new 2 Year Old Nursery room.

PCD5  £23,893 per annum pro rata, term time only (38 weeks plus 1 INSET).  
required for a minimum of 32.5 hours

Permanent contract subject to the successful completion of a 6 month induction period.

We are looking to appoint a caring a highly motivated teaching assistant who:
•    has essential qualifications: A relevant QCF recognised Level 3 qualification for Nursery
•    understands the importance of high-quality Nursery provision, what this looks like, and how to support young children’s development
•    has an excellent track record of time keeping and attendance
•    has a passion for supporting the learning and development of all our young Nursery children
•    has experience of working in a Nursery environment
•    builds strong positive relationships with everyone in school
•    will work closely with our Nursery team
•    can work independently using own initiative
•    is committed to achieving the best for the children in their care
•    is self-motivated, kind, caring, resourceful, reliable and creative
•    is flexible and able to adjust to the needs of the children in Nursery

In return, we can offer:
*Professional development within a community of learners, who share and celebrate good practice.
*An inclusive, happy school
*A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Body
*A highly dedicated team of skilled professionals who are passionate about creating a safe, exciting, and vibrant learning environment for our children.
*Wonderful children who are curious, love learning and are polite, kind, and friendly.

Application packs are available from secretary@vicinf.co.uk and should be returned to school by post or via e-mail, marked ‘Private and Confidential’.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on Tel: 01229 812537 or Email: secretary@vicinf.co.uk

Victoria Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school strictly adheres to safer recruiting policies and procedures. Appointments to these posts will be subject to satisfactory enhanced checks being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and appropriate pre-employment checks, including online checks.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 17th October 2024 .

Interviews will be held on Friday 25th October 2024.