Nursery Teaching Assistant

Byron Primary School, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XX

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Term time and training days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC D2
• Hourly rate: range from £13.48 to £15.07

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning in our brand-new nursery, that meets the needs of our diverse pupil community. This post offers the opportunity to:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that accelerate progress in the Early Years
• Use assessment and formative feedback to adapt teaching to individual pupil needs.
• Support and contribute to whole-school initiatives such as OPAL play and UNICEF RRS to enhance pupils’ personal development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners to ensure strong pastoral support and to improve attendance and behaviour.
• Be part of a professional learning culture where reflection, development and teamwork are encouraged.

We are seeking someone who:

• Believes passionately that every pupil can make progress and is committed to inclusive practice that meets pupils where they are.
• Is resilient, reflective and adaptable — able to solve problems with a calm, “can do” approach.
• Demonstrates high expectations, strong behaviour management and a kind, respectful manner.
• Communicates effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues and works well as part of a team.
• Is keen to contribute to whole-school improvement priorities and to lead or support development in curriculum, attendance or pastoral work.
• Is motivated to continue professional learning and to share practice across the staff team.
• Has a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and previous experience of working in a nursery

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, inclusive school community with clear values and strong pastoral focus.
• Opportunities for professional development focused on curriculum, inclusion and leadership.
• The chance to make tangible improvements to pupil outcomes and wellbeing in a school committed to continuous improvement.
• Supportive colleagues and leadership committed to collaborative practice and staff wellbeing.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, achieving equal opportunities and combating discrimination. Any offer of employment will be subject to references suitable to us and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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.

Teaching Assistant.pdf - 101 KB (opens in new tab)

About Byron Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 502 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Byron Primary School website
• Email address: byronoffice@thewestbrooktrust.org
• Phone number: 01634852981
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/byron-primary-school-me7-5xx

Byron Primary School is a large primary school in the heart of Gillingham.

The school became an academy in January 2016 as part of The Westbrook Trust and works very closely with the schools in the Multi Academy Trust for the benefit of pupils and staff.

Arranging a visit to Byron Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email byronoffice@thewestbrooktrust.org.

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