Nursery Teaching Assistant

The Learning Partnership and the Principal at Leighton Academy wish to appoint a Nursery Teaching Assistant to support the learning needs of pupils in the nursery provision. We are looking for someone who is committed to the vision and values of the school and nursery, has a child-centred approach, is reliable and resilient and has energy and enthusiasm. They will also be keen to learn and come into nursery with fresh and new ideas to add to such a busy and lively environment. The candidate should have the ability to put their initiative and experience to good use.

The post is 35 hours per week, term time only, 8.30am – 4.00pm for 5 days per week with a 30-minute lunch break. The candidate needs to hold a Level 2 or equivalent, e.g. BTEC National Diploma. This is will be a permanent contract and involve acting as a key worker for a group of Early Years’ children.

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As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Have previous experience of working with Early Years’ pupils
• Be proactive and work well in a team
• Be able to communicate effectively with the children and other staff members
• Report on pupil progress
• Be a positive role model and support with all aspects of self-esteem
• Be qualified to NVQ (level 2) or equivalent
• Have experience carrying out specific interventions to aid learning and communication

For more detailed information of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of a Nursery Teaching Assistant at Leighton Academy, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
• Inquisitive and self-motivated children to inspire
• Staff benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Friday 6th September 2024 at 9.00am

Shortlisting: Friday 6th September 2024 

Interviews: Tuesday 10th September 2024 

Start Date: ASAP

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

 The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.