Nursery Teaching Assistant

Salary or Hourly Rate

NJE Grade 3 £26,427

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Work Base

St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Sutton-in-Ashfield. NG17 3DW

Additional Documents

TA Application Form.docx – 102KB
Converted File TA Application Form.docx.pdf – 252KB

Additional Documents

Grade 3 Nursery TA Job Description.pdf – 172KB Closing Date 18 November 2026 12:00

Are you a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping young children thrive?

The children, staff and Governors at St Andrew’s C of E Primary School are seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. We are looking for a committed and nurturing practitioner to work within our Foundation Stage One provision, helping to inspire a love of learning and ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their very best.

St Andrew’s is a welcoming and inclusive school where children are at the heart of everything we do. Following our last Ofsted inspection (July 2023), we were proudly judged to be Good, with recognition given to the outstanding support and provision offered to our Nursery and Reception children.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate team that is committed to providing the very best start to each child's educational journey. If you share our vision and are eager to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand the caring, vibrant and supportive environment that makes St Andrew’s such a special place to learn and work.

Are you someone who:

• Is a confident and inspiring, who makes learning fun and engaging?
• Loves working with children and puts the children’s well-being before anything else?
• Has high expectations of all children’s achievement and behaviour?

In return we can offer:

• Happy, polite, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• A hardworking, friendly and supportive team
• Excellent resources and facilities
• A high-quality learning environment

Visits to school are encouraged and can be arranged through the school office on 01623 484522.

Completed applications can be returned to the school office at office@st-andrews.notts.sch.uk by 12pm noon on Wednesday 18th November.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.