14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    21 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary for 32.5 hours £19,266 - £19,878 Actual Salary for 35 hours £20,748 - £21,407

Early Years Assistant (Early Years Educator qualified) job summary

Early Years Assistant (Grade 4 SCP 3-5)

Permanent positions; 32.5 hours (5 days per week) preferable but 35 hours and part time positions may be considered (contact the school to discuss)

Salary £25,614 - £26,427 pro-rata

Term Time Only plus 5 Inset Days: 39 weeks 195 days

Working hours for 32.5 hours per week are 8:50am to 4:05pm (promptly in the classroom)

Actual salary for 32.5 hours £19,266 - £19,878

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Working hours for part-time must incorporate either 8:50am start time or 4:05pm finish time

Working hours for 35 hours per week are 7:50am to 4:05pm (promptly in the classroom) and 8:50am to 4:05pm alternative weeks to cover breakfast club every other week.

Actual salary for 35 hours £20,748 - £21,407

Do you want to work for a Local Authority Maintained School, which gives you access to superb benefits such as 13 weeks holidays; Company Pension Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme, including expert help and support for life’s ups and downs 24/7, 365 days a year, as well as 100s of discounts on everyday essentials

The role will require you to work as a key person and member of a class team delivering the EYFS, in the classroom and our magical outdoor learning environment. You will be working with children aged between 2 and 4 years old, some of whom have additional needs. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the roles.

You MUST hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent that allows you to work in an Early Years Setting. Please send a copy of your Certificate confirming your Childcare Qualification when submitting your application.

Fluency Duty: In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Visits to the School are welcomed; please call the School to arrange. 01733 571742

Following our short-listing process, successful applicants will be contacted to attend an interview.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 5th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026

Contract start date: As soon as possible

Caverstede Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Satisfactory references will need to be obtained and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Caverstede Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and families, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and satisfactory references.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Caverstede Nursery School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
Education phase
Nursery
Size
113 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 5
Ofsted report
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Website
Caverstede Nursery School website
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An outstanding Local Authority Nursery School in Peterborough for children aged 2 - 4 years during term time.

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