Nursery LSA

Templars Academy, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NJ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: This position is for 30 hours per week, the working pattern will be 8.30am - 3.15pm, Monday-Friday, term time only. (15-minute unpaid morning break & half hour lunch break).
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initially 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: £17,580

What skills and experience we're looking for

To be considered for this role candidates must:

• Be qualified to Level 2 in Early Years and Childcare
• Hold GCSEs in both Maths and English, grades A-C (or equivalent).
• Have a strong understanding of EYFS
• Have a genuine passion to work with children.
• Previous experience would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

CPD

Staff Well being Service

Professional and Friendly Staff

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

Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

IMAT 2024-25 Nursery LSA.doc - 79 KB (opens in new tab)

About Templars Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Templars Academy website
• Email address: HR@inspiresmat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/templars-academy

Templars Academy is part of the Inspires Multi-academy Trust, a primary-only multi-academy trust with 5 schools forming the MAT.

Templars Academy is located on the Cressing Road in Witham, Essex. Our large fenced site benefits from excellent facilities. This includes two school buildings, each with disabled access and toilets, a disabled car parking space close by, and their own halls. We have extensive landscaped grounds, a fully air-conditioned ICT suite and a well stocked library.

The staff and children thoroughly enjoy working together across the school sites. We are constantly seeking to improve the learning experiences for children and have created a curriculum which captures their interest inline with the current national curriculum.

Our innovative and exciting curriculum is thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse needs of all our pupils. We strive to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning. By equipping our children with the necessary skills and knowledge, we empower them to reach their full potential and prepare them for the challenges of the future.

We are a two form entry school, with a maximum number on roll of 420. We also benefit from a 26 place nursery class for 3-4 year olds and a 12 place nursery class for 2-3 year olds.

Arranging a visit to Templars Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@inspiresmat.co.uk.

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