Hours - 37.75 Hours per week, term time only, with a 30 minute lunch break.

Monday - 8:30am - 4:15pm

Tuesday 8:30am - 3:15pm

Wednesday 8:30am - 6:00pm

Thursday 8:30am - 3:15pm

Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Teacher and wider staff team to provide a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment. You will support high-quality teaching and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring every child is supported to reach their full potential.

We are a fully inclusive school and proud to follow ‘The Mary Bassett Way’. Our school is welcoming and happy and we all aim to be the best we can be whilst helping each other to achieve great things. The children make positive behaviour choices and enjoy a creative curriculum with real life opportunities provided to enhance their learning experience. We are lucky to have a beautiful site with many opportunities for outdoor learning throughout all year groups. We have high expectations for our children, whilst at the same time providing a calm and caring environment where all children are nurtured and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of creative, engaging and developmentally appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.

• Assist in observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe, secure and inclusive learning environment.

• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers.

• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• Work collaboratively as part of a team to maintain our Outstanding standards.

• Contribute to the preparation of learning environments in line with the Curiosity Approach ethos.

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.

• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• A genuine passion for working with young children.

Desirable:

• Experience working within an Outstanding Early Years setting.

• Knowledge or experience of the Curiosity Approach.

• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• The opportunity to work within an Outstanding setting.

• A creative and inspiring working environment guided by the Curiosity Approach

• Staff discounted wrap-around care fees 

Safeguarding at The Mary Bassett Lower School

The Mary Bassett Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, rigorous safer recruitment procedures, social media checks and reference checks.