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Nursery Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 26 June 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: MPT5 £25,584 (£17,842 pro rata)
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 July 2025
Location: Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6JE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: eTeach UK Limited
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 1496205

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Summary

Raysfield Primary School are pleased to announce that we are opening a new nursery provision ‘Little Rays’ from September 2025. The nursery will be open from 7:30am – 3:30pm, term time only.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated early years practitioner to join the early years team in our new nursery class - this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Little Rays alongside the class teacher and early years team.
At Little Rays @ Raysfield Primary School we understand the unique qualities in every child and our vision is to ensure our nursery is an enjoyable and positive experience for all children in our care. Our brand-new, purpose-built classroom has access to outstanding resources and learning opportunities, with the outside area being an extension of the classroom.


Job overview

You will be responsible for creating a safe, stimulating and caring environment for the children at Little Rays. You must demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with experience in implementing it in the early years setting. You will be responsible for helping to develop basic social and emotional skills; and engaging the children in a range of different play activities.
You will be working under the guidance of the class teacher and will support them in observing, monitoring, assessing and supporting individual children’s learning and development. The ideal candidate will be able to foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, ensuring every child receives the support and encouragement they need to thrive.Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):Work in partnership with the EYFS teamSupport the nursery team in the delivery of a creative and stimulating curriculumMeet the children’s developmental, educational and care needsProvide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment to the childrenProvide high-quality learning activities throughout the nursery on a day-to-day basisMaintain a high standard of care for the children and actively promote and support the safeguarding of children, ensuring the relevant policies and procedures are observed at all times- Develop and maintain effective relationships with parents and the local community


Job requirement:

Has a minimum NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualification

Has experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and has a passion for early childhood education

is able to work as part of a team

is willing to adapt practice and be flexible, especially within the first year of setting up the provisionis able to work alongside families as a knowledgeable and trusted member of the Raysfield Team.


Why join us?

a dedicated and supportive working environmentexcellent professional development opportunities within the school, and across the Trusta modern and inspiring setting designed to support exceptional early years learninga warm and welcoming school communityterm-time only working hoursemployee Assistance Programme which offers advice, support and counsellingfree breakfast club (school or nursery) if your child attends RaysfieldThis is currently a Fixed Term position with a possibility of becoming permanent.The hours of work will be 7.20am to 3.20pm.We will be having 2 nursery tours on the 1st July at 4pm and the 7th July at 4pm. Please contact the office if you would like to book for a tour.The Interview Date will be Monday 14th July.

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