Key Person Teaching Assistant - Nursery School
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 8am
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Term time, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade C - subject to qualifications
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to growing numbers, the governors are looking to appoint a level 3 qualified early years practitioner in the nursery school at Plym Bridge Nursery School.
Experience of working with early years children is essential and a 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 children’s wellbeing and progress under the guidance of the nursery school teachers. Successful candidates will have the ability to form positive relationships with young children and their families quickly and preferably have experience of leading small group teaching sessions for a key group of children within our thriving 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
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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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
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care website
- Email address
- cwatts@plymbridge.net
- Phone number
- 01752 786444
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.
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