Early Years Teaching Assistant​/Practitioner Preschool

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have recently opened our Preschool / Nursery class for 3 and 4 year olds. We are so excited about this new addition to our Infant School and are looking for an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant / Practitioner to join our fabulous team.

The candidate will need to hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate or be willing to complete a suitable course.

• An Early Years Level 3 qualification which is considered ‘full and relevant’ according to the EYFS Framework.
• Candidates must also have experience of working with children within the age 0-5.
• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Good awareness of procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.
• Strong partnership between home and school.
• Ability to establish good professional relationships with parents, children, governors and colleagues.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the school.

• A PFA qualification.
• Leadership skills and ability to lead and support the After School Club Team for Preschool.
• Organisation and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Happy, well‑behaved, confident and hardworking children.
• A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who work together to provide an excellent education for all our pupils.
• Opportunities for CPD and encouragement to continue to learn and develop skills.

To ensure consistency for the children we would ideally like someone to work 5 days per week, Monday – Friday and be present for all sessions starting late morning and working through to After School Club. The most important thing for us is to find a member of our team who is the right fit for our school and brings enthusiasm alongside their experience.

Therefore we are willing to discuss some flexibility around hours and number of days for the right candidate. Visits to see our fabulous Preschool are encouraged.

If you are interested in this post please contact the school and ask to speak to Lucy Hawkins, Headteacher on  or email enquiries@neth

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Disclosure Form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches may be performed as part of the pre‑recruitment checks.

All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.