Nursery Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Level 3 (or equivalent) Early Years trained TA to join our inclusive and thriving Early Years team. You will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for the children in your care.

At Fox Hill Primary School, we believe in an education that starts with values and character, and ends with every child succeeding. Our school values are at the core of everything we do and underpin our curriculum and approach. We are an inclusive and welcoming one-form entry school in Easthampstead.  We encourage the children to develop their curiosity and self-belief, to enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements.

The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that all children succeed, delivering innovative and exciting opportunities that enable the children to thrive. We are looking for staff who are positive and caring and are driven to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with.

We can offer:

• A fantastic team of hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff, leadership and Governors
• Enthusiastic children who are kind, curious and keen to learn
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
• A school that is committed to high-quality CPD (Continued Professional Development)
• A commitment to positive work/life balance
• Excellent indoor and outdoor space and facilities for all learners.

Do you:

• Have previous experience working with three-year-olds.
• Have a solid understanding of the EYFS framework and child development, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s development?
• Have a kind and nurturing approach?
• Aim to be a reflective practitioner who is keen to grow and develop their pedagogy?
• Have a level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, or equivalent?
• Have high expectations for both yourself and the children, with an understanding of educating the whole child through a creative and play-based curriculum, with quality interactions at the heart of everything you do?
• Have high levels of empathy, a knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and how to support all children's individual needs?
• Have a desire to inspire, motivate and make a real difference?
• Hold the belief that all children can achieve their full potential?

We warmly welcome you for a tour of the school, as we pride ourselves on our friendly, nurturing school environment. Come and meet our committed team and wonderful children!

Closing date:  Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12 noon. 
Interviews:  To be held in the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

Please contact secretary@foxhillschool.co.uk or telephone 01344 421809 to arrange a visit to the school, or a discussion with the Headteacher and Early Years Leader.

Fox Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.