Early Years Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8HW |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 15d76c0b-d212-452a-81d0-bcdc6f45bd63 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
CRITERIA
E – Essential
D - Desirable
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
• Experience of working (employed or voluntary) with children of the age with which the post is concerned - D
• Experience of Supporting Families - D
• Ideally hold NVQ level 2 or have equivalent knowledge, experience and skills - D
• Experience of working with children with individual needs (SEND) - D
• Have experience of ICT as a learning tool - D
SKILLS
• Be able to relate well to both children and adults from a wide range of backgrounds - E
• Have good communication , persuasion and negotiation skills - E
• Have empathy with children, especially those with learning difficulties - E
• Have good listening skills - E
• Be patient - E
• Be able to work effectively in a team - E
• Be able to take direction but be prepared to take initiative when required - E
QUALITIES
• Have natural authority and can exercise initiative - E
• Be sensitive to the needs of children - E
• Be flexible, adaptable and pro-active in offering ideas - E
• Be committed to own professional development, and be willing to undertake other appropriate training, - E
• Be trustworthy, discreet and respect confidentiality - E
• Be able to establish clear boundaries - E
• Have good interpersonal skills - E
• Be able to work sensitively with colleagues and a range of professionals and children - E
• Can work independently and as part of a team - E
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to be flexible within working hours to respond to the School’s needs - E
• Understand School roles and responsibilities and own role within these - E
• Commitment to uphold the School’s/Council’s Equalities Policy - E
• Commitment to uphold the Nursery Schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy - E
• Work with due regard to the School’s Health and Safety Policy - E
What the school offers its staff
We are a maintained school and are led by a Headteacher, with qualified teachers and practitioners supporting and extending learning.
We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment, with high quality teaching and learning experiences for children aged 2-4 years old. We recognise that children's foundations for learning are embedded in their early years experiences and we work in close partnership with home to support learning and development together.
We are offering the chance to join us on a temporary basis for the summer term in our Ofsted Outstanding Nursery School. This is a fixed term contract from 13.04.26 to 20.07.26.
We offer an excellent Employee Assistance Programme which includes well-being support.
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.
CRITERIA
E – Essential
D - Desirable
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
• Experience of working (employed or voluntary) with children of the age with which the post is concerned - D
• Experience of Supporting Families - D
• Ideally hold NVQ level 2 or have equivalent knowledge, experience and skills - D
• Experience of working with children with individual needs (SEND) - D
• Have experience of ICT as a learning tool - D
SKILLS
• Be able to relate well to both children and adults from a wide range of backgrounds - E
• Have good communication , persuasion and negotiation skills - E
• Have empathy with children, especially those with learning difficulties - E
• Have good listening skills - E
• Be patient - E
• Be able to work effectively in a team - E
• Be able to take direction but be prepared to take initiative when required - E
QUALITIES
• Have natural authority and can exercise initiative - E
• Be sensitive to the needs of children - E
• Be flexible, adaptable and pro-active in offering ideas - E
• Be committed to own professional development, and be willing to undertake other appropriate training, - E
• Be trustworthy, discreet and respect confidentiality - E
• Be able to establish clear boundaries - E
• Have good interpersonal skills - E
• Be able to work sensitively with colleagues and a range of professionals and children - E
• Can work independently and as part of a team - E
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to be flexible within working hours to respond to the School’s needs - E
• Understand School roles and responsibilities and own role within these - E
• Commitment to uphold the School’s/Council’s Equalities Policy - E
• Commitment to uphold the Nursery Schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy - E
• Work with due regard to the School’s Health and Safety Policy - E
What the school offers its staff
We are a maintained school and are led by a Headteacher, with qualified teachers and practitioners supporting and extending learning.
We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment, with high quality teaching and learning experiences for children aged 2-4 years old. We recognise that children's foundations for learning are embedded in their early years experiences and we work in close partnership with home to support learning and development together.
We are offering the chance to join us on a temporary basis for the summer term in our Ofsted Outstanding Nursery School. This is a fixed term contract from 13.04.26 to 20.07.26.
We offer an excellent Employee Assistance Programme which includes well-being support.
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.