13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    24 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week, Term Time Only. 0845-11:45; half hour unpaid break; 1215-1515

Contract type

Fixed term - To August 31st 2026, with potential to extend

Actual salary

£16,965 to £17,503 actual pro rata annual salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a member of support staff to join our Nursery team who would like a new challenge supporting children in our amazing setting and has a love of learning.

We are looking preferably for a qualification Level 3 Early Years.

Paediatric first Aid Training desirable


What the school offers its staff

Our Nursery is shared with FS2 (60 children) and you will be part of a team shaping their future. We offer you:

  • An outstanding learning environment both internally and externally
  • Children who are curious, playful and eager to learn in a fun environment
  • Regular CPD and opportunities to further yourself
  • An opportunity to be part of an exciting future where there is an absolute focus on working smarter on the things that have the greatest impact on pupils’ progress
  • A school that embodies our values of Kindness, Respect, Courage and Curiosity

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

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Winchcombe School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
445 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01635 232780

The Winchcombe School is a unique and special place to learn.
The school is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse two-form entry school situated in the heart of Newbury in West Berkshire. It occupies a large site with modern facilities having benefited from a complete refurbishment and extension in recent years, making the learning environment outstanding. The children have access to extensive grounds including areas for Forest Adventures, an all weather multi-use games area and lots of outdoor creative play spaces.
The school hosts both a Language and Literacy Centre and the Local Authority's only Speech and Language Resource for children who require specialist, integrated support for their speech and language difficulties whilst following a mainstream curriculum.
There is a community closeness which is committed to a values-driven ambition for all our students underpinned by our vision of “Improving as One”.

Arranging a visit to The Winchcombe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk.

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