Nursery Teaching Assistant

Job introduction

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated people to join us at Meridian Community Primary School as Teaching Assistants in school Nursery. Our popular Nursery includes children from 2 years old to 4 years old.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: January 2026

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• enjoy working with and caring for children, particularly Early Years children
• be highly motivated and keen to learn
• be willing to work effectively as part of a team

We can offer you:

• training that will support you in your role
• children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a strong, supportive and committed staff team
• opportunities to develop your professional skills

If you are a graduate that is thinking about becoming a teacher and you would like the opportunity to have paid work experience in a school before applying for teacher training, this would be a chance for you to gain valuable experience to support your application for teacher training.

Visits are welcome or please visit our school website www.meridianschool.co.uk

For application forms and information packs please contact the school office. office@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk

Closing date: 12 noon Thursday 4th December

Interview date: Week beginning 8th December

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: Meridian Community Primary & Nursery, Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ or office@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk

Telephone: 01273 584212

Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk

Additional information

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Company information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.