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This job expired on 15 March 2026

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,796.00 Annually (FTE)

Day Care Teaching Assistant job summary

Experience of working with early years children is essential and preferably level three early years qualification. We are looking for a member of staff who works well as part of a team and is clear about how to support and develop babies and young children’s wellbeing and progress under the guidance of the Day Care manager. The right candidate will have the ability to form positive relationships with babies and young children quickly and working together effectively with families. They will also be excited at the prospect of being involved in the development of this recently opened provision within our thriving well-established nursery school.

Safeguarding is a very important aspect of Plym Bridge Nursery School & Day Care. All applicants will be expected to have a fully enhanced 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 the lead partner 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding our pupils and we ensure that all staff within the organisation complete a full DBS and complete vetting and barring procedures.

We are a maintained nursery school which caters for children from birth to five years, comprising of a day care provision for 0 to 3s and
a nursery school provision (3 - 4 year olds). We specialise in developing staff who are highly skilled in managing children with a wide range of special needs as well as mainstream children. We are fortunate to have extensive grounds, providing a wealth of opportunities for outdoor learning experiences.
We are part of the IDEAL Alliance which includes an additional nursery school, a primary school and a PVI nursery. We also run the Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub for the southwest region.
We work closely with Plymouth Local Authority and manage the advisory early years service, Communication and Language Support Team, for the city through a service level agreement.

Arranging a visit to Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cwatts@plymbridge.net.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding our pupils and we ensure that all staff within the organisation complete a full DBS and complete vetting and barring procedures.

This job post has expired.

About Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 0 to 5
Education phase
Nursery
School size
60 pupils enrolled
Age range
Not given
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School website
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We are a maintained nursery school which caters for children from birth to five years, comprising of a day care provision for 0 to 3s and
a nursery school provision (3 - 4 year olds). We specialise in developing staff who are highly skilled in managing children with a wide range of special needs as well as mainstream children. We are fortunate to have extensive grounds, providing a wealth of opportunities for outdoor learning experiences.
We are part of the IDEAL Alliance which includes an additional nursery school, a primary school and a PVI nursery. We also run the Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub for the southwest region.
We work closely with Plymouth Local Authority and manage the advisory early years service, Communication and Language Support Team, for the city through a service level agreement.

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