Nursery/Preschool Teaching Assistant

Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2LW

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,790

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the growing success of our Early Years provision, we are looking for a brilliant Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team so that we can offer 2 year old places to our community and local area.

We are looking for someone to fit into our warm, friendly and caring environment where we continually work hard to provide the best learning environment for our children.

If you are the following then please get in touch:

* Passionate about providing the best for children

Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning in a play-based environment

* Level 3 qualified

* Have experience of working in a childcare / early education setting

* Want to be part of a team that works hard to know every child and develop each individual's learning and talents

Qualifications

Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills

GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Awareness of/willingness to train to get knowledge and understanding of the Teaching Assistant’s role in supporting teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum

Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices

Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures thatcontribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols

Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment

Skills/Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to support the management of pupil behaviour

Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Ability to provide support for planning and delivery of learning activities.

Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.

Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records

Personal qualities

A diplomatic and patient approach

Efficient and meticulous in organisation

Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations

Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them

Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies

Work Related Circumstances

Must be willing to undertake training as required

Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information

Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding

Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety

Commitment to the school's ethos, aims and whole community.

What the school offers its staff

* We are part of the Aspire Educational Trust, with whom we access a wide range of professional development and training

* Full phonics training given

* Development in specific areas of interest and career aspirations discussed annually

* Fantastic working team

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.

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 canhelp you understand your next steps.

We are specifically looking for someone who has an Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant qualification to join our established team of hard-working and enthusiastic people who provide the best for our pupils.

If you require any further information, please do email head@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

The safeguarding of all our children is the highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure environment for children where they feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school. We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025' statutory guidance for schools and college and safer recruitment.

Applying for the job

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.

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.

Additional documents

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

EYFS TA Vacancy July 2026.pdf - 3.78 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: rjervis@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625 912 415
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hurdsfield-community-primary-school-and-nursery

Hurdsfield Primary School is a small school with a big heart.  It is a place that ensures that every child is known, every child is safe, and every child thrives. We pride ourselves on our happy, caring and friendly atmosphere.As a 'No Outsiders' school, we celebrate difference and diversity - we want everyone in our school community to feel welcome. Our school is truly INCLUSIVE and every opportunity is taken to teach pupils how to value and respect each other.  
In 2025, we were extremely excited to off Nursery places to 2-year-olds to join our existing Pre-school provision for 3 & 4 year olds.  We also moved to single-aged classes for the first time allowing us to have year group specific curriculum for every child in the school. 
RELATIONSHIPS are important to us at Hurdsfield. We work hard to make our relationships with each other, with pupils, with parents/carers and with outside agencies, positive and constructive - this is why we are like one big family.

Arranging a visit to Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rjervis@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk.

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