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Nursery Teaching Assistant

Aragon Primary School, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4QU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Option 1 - Monday to Friday - 10am - 1pm Option 2 - Monday to Friday - 11am - 2pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,617

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently recruiting for two part-time Nursery Teaching Assistant positions, with a start date as soon as possible. The successful candidates will support the learning and development of our youngest pupils, helping them to thrive in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, caring and committed to supporting children’s early learning. You should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and be passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences for all children.

At Aragon, we value our staff and work hard to support wellbeing and professional development. You will be joining a dedicated team who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.

Job Purpose

Support the class teacher in promoting the learning, development and wellbeing of nursery-aged children.

Foster children’s independence, self-confidence and social skills through play-based and structured activities.

Provide individual and group support to help children access the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and experience success in their learning journey.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Support high-quality early years provision by implementing strategies that promote engagement, curiosity and development across the EYFS areas of learning.
• Encourage inclusive participation in all activities, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies in line with school policy to create a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Help organise and maintain a stimulating and safe classroom space, including setting up and tidying away resources.
• Observe and record children’s progress, interests and needs, sharing insights with the class teacher to inform planning.
• Provide supervision and care during free-flow, outdoor play and other nursery routines.
• Carry out any other relevant duties as directed by the class teacher or EYFS lead.

Planning

• Contribute to planning by preparing resources and supporting the delivery of adult-led and child-initiated activities.
• Assist in monitoring and recording children’s development using agreed formats and systems.
• Support the preparation of the learning environment in line with planned activities and themes.

Working with Colleagues and Other Professionals

• Communicate effectively with staff, children and parents/carers under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Share observations and knowledge of children with colleagues and professionals to support decision-making around provision and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the EYFS team and wider school staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care and learning.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team ethos.

Whole-School Contribution

• Support the implementation of school policies and procedures, contributing to the school’s values and vision.
• Take part in school events and activities that promote the wider life and ethos of the school.

Health and Safety

• Promote and safeguard the wellbeing of children by following statutory guidance and school safeguarding policies.
• Provide care and comfort to children who are upset, unwell or have had accidents, following appropriate procedures.

Professional Development

• Reflect on practice and seek opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Participate in relevant training and school-based development activities.

Personal and Professional Conduct

• Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour.
• Demonstrate professionalism in attendance, punctuality and conduct.
• Show respect for individual differences and promote equality and inclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to school policies at all times.

• You will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A warm welcoming environment.
• Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• The active support of parents and governors.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Being part of the Willow Learning Trust.
• Beneden Healthcare.
• Staff perks including car, bike etc.

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

Safeguarding Statement:

The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children, we expect all staff to share this commitment. Note the Trust will complete an online check on shortlisted candidates, as recommended in KCIES 2022 and expect the successful candidated to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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EYFS Teaching Assistant May 2025.pdf - 746 KB (opens in new tab)

About Aragon Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 623 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aragon Primary School website
• Email address: aragon@aragon.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8337 0505
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aragon-primary-school

Aragon is a very popular three-form entry school set in spacious grounds on the border of Merton and Sutton.

Our children are at the heart of all we do here at Aragon; they are encouraged to have high expectations of themselves, to be responsible young people, tolerant of others, hard-working and kind. We try to create as many opportunities as possible for children to show responsibility and contribute to society. We believe in a broad and deep curriculum which is truly inclusive so all children reach their potential and a love of learning is fostered. Play is valued too and our extensive grounds are put to good use every day with a huge variety of activities to keep our children busy and engaged

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