Nursery Teaching Assistant (Level 3 - Early Years)

Roseberry Academy, Middlesbrough, TS9 6EP

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Working Hours: 22.75 hours per week Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (Term time only plus 5 training days) Working arrangements Monday 12.30pm – 3.15pm Tuesday 7.30am – 3.15pm Wednesday 12.30pm – 3.15pm Thursday 7.30am – 3.15pm Friday 2.30pm – 3.15pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance - with a view to be extended
• Pay scale: NJC SCP 5-7

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant must be reliable and adaptable, have positive attitudes and be able to engage actively in a wide range of activities. The successful candidate will need to show good levels of initiative.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and energetic professional who:

• Is qualified at Level 3 with an Early Years specific qualification (This is absolutely essential to the role!)
• Has successful experience working in an early years setting
• Is committed to working in a team environment
• Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
• Are highly organised and have a positive attitude towards their role

What the school offers its staff

Membership of relevant pension fund

Opportunities for development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lifestyle savings

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.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistant to join our friendly and caring team to work within our nursery provision on a daily basis, supporting the children to learn through play and exploration. You will be responsible for supporting the room leader in ensuring the environment is engaging and inviting, supporting children’s welfare and communicating with parents and families.

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

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.

ELT Application Pack TA Level 3 Nursery Feb 2026.pdf - 443 KB (opens in new tab)

About Roseberry Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Roseberry Academy website
• Email address: office@roseberryacademy.org
• Phone number: 01642 722883
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roseberry-academy

Roseberry Academy is an educational provision for children from age 2 to 11 in the beautiful village of Great Ayton. We are proud to be part of the Enquire Learning Trust.

Arranging a visit to Roseberry Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@roseberryacademy.org.

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