Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5852355f-9270-4b4e-a0c6-d6cf55750b49 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care is looking to appoint a qualifiedlevel 3early years educator to the post of Teaching Assistant to work in our under twos' room, known as 'The Nest'.
Experience of working with early years children and leading small group work is essential, as is aminimum of an early years level 3 qualification.
The successful candidate will bean enthusiastic, creative and nurturing qualified early years level 3 educator withthe ability to:
- plan and provide engaging age and stage appropriate activities for the children and babies in the under two's room
- form positive relationships with young children quickly,
- work in partnership with our families
- be excited at the prospect of joining a thriving local authority maintained nursery school.
Safeguarding is a very important aspect of Ham Drive Nursery School & Day Care. All applicants will be expected to have a full DBS check and disclose any issues which may be relevant to them working in a nursery.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a warm, friendly, motivated team who are passionate about caring for and supporting young children to reach their full potential.
We are a partner organisation for the Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub and are able to offer an excellent support package of professional development for our staff, ensuring they are kept up to date with the latest evidence-based training.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care is looking to appoint a qualifiedlevel 3early years educator to the post of Teaching Assistant to work in our under twos' room, known as 'The Nest'.
Experience of working with early years children and leading small group work is essential, as is aminimum of an early years level 3 qualification.
The successful candidate will bean enthusiastic, creative and nurturing qualified early years level 3 educator withthe ability to:
- plan and provide engaging age and stage appropriate activities for the children and babies in the under two's room
- form positive relationships with young children quickly,
- work in partnership with our families
- be excited at the prospect of joining a thriving local authority maintained nursery school.
Safeguarding is a very important aspect of Ham Drive Nursery School & Day Care. All applicants will be expected to have a full DBS check and disclose any issues which may be relevant to them working in a nursery.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a warm, friendly, motivated team who are passionate about caring for and supporting young children to reach their full potential.
We are a partner organisation for the Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub and are able to offer an excellent support package of professional development for our staff, ensuring they are kept up to date with the latest evidence-based training.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.