NURSERY TA3 (Grade E 11-17)
Actual Salary £19,669 - £21,682 per annum
MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT (Term Time 5 days)
September 2026 - July 2027 (or when the current post holder returns)
30 hours 20 mins per week
Hours: 8:40 AM - 3:10 PM Monday Thursday; 8:20 AM - 3:10 PM Friday
The Governing Body of Heathfield Primary wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated nursery teaching assistant to work within our Nursery and be part of the Heathfield Early Years team.
Responsibilities
- Commitment to the Heathfield intent and ethos
- Passion for making a difference for the children of Heathfield
- Excellent, inclusive practice including effective questioning techniques and strategies to develop children's communication and language
- Understanding of how to extend children's learning through effective and purposeful continuous provision, both indoors and outdoors
- A proven track record of success and improving children's outcomes
- Secure subject knowledge of the Early Years handbook and expectations
- Accurate self-reflection, responding positively to feedback
- Ability to plan and assess effectively
- High expectations of achievement and behaviour, including supporting children's self-regulation
- Willingness to work as part of team, with excellent organisational skills, in a fast paced environment
- Play a full part in the wider life of school
Qualifications
- An approved Early Years level 3 qualification (See DfE criteria)
- At least a level 2 qualification in English and Maths
- Hold or be prepared to receive Paediatric First Aid training
Benefits
- A hard working, committed and talented staff team
- A supportive governing board
- A supportive, forward thinking leadership team committed to raising standards and providing a broad and balanced curriculum
- Motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved children with supportive parents
- Excellent CPD to further your professional development
- An excellent opportunity to further enhance and develop the future of Heathfield
