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Nursery LSA

Benyon Primary School, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PG

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Job start date
14 April 2026
Closing date
5 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
11 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: TLW - 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a valuable new NurseryLSAto join our EYFS team: a fantastic opportunity for someone who is genuinely motivated by the desire to make a positive difference to pupils’ lives.

Werequirea passionate and committedindividualwho is an enthusiastic, calm person who will be able to support pupils’ learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff.A willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonalskillsand a desire to make a difference in the lives of children are the main attributesrequired.EYFS childcare qualifications of level2 or 3 are desired.

The successful candidate willwork with a team of EYFS practitioners toprovide general class support and be a named key worker within our Nursery setting (2-4 years).

The successful candidate will:

Be committed to our schools’ ethos of positivity
Enjoy working hard in a supportive network of professionals
Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed
Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development
Be an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour
Hold a paediatric first aid certificate

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

Excellent professional development opportunities
A supportive and friendly community
Outstanding, collaborative partnerships with other local schools
Recognition of continuous service
Anemployeesassistanceprogramme
Access to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets,numerousretailers, family days out, restaurants and more.

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 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.