Nursery Teaching Assistant

Sinai Jewish Primary School, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9UD

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Commensurate with experience + inner london weighting

Nursery Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you someone who believes the right adult can change a child’s day?

Do you thrive in a busy environment where relationships matter, behaviour support is done with care and staff are genuinely invested in?

Do you want to work in a school that values adults as much as children?

Sinai Jewish Primary School is rated Outstanding in all areas (OFSTED November 2024). We are looking for a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our growing Nursery team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with experience working in a nursery setting and or supporting children with behaviour or additional needs.

Why join Sinai?

At Sinai, we are proud to be a school of opportunity, not just for our pupils but for our staff too. We invest in people, nurture talent and support career progression. Many of our team have grown into specialist, leadership or teacher-training pathways. We actively encourage ambition.

You will be joining a warm, supportive and value-led community where teamwork, respect and high expectations go hand in hand.

What we offer:

A nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is known, supported and championed

• The chance to work closely with skilled and passionate teachers, key workers and nursery manager
• Strong support for those considering a future in teaching
• Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for career progression
• Excellent facilities and high-quality resources
• A vibrant Jewish school community rooted in respect, kindness and learning
• Inner London weighting

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for working with young children
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a collaborative team
• Is committed to supporting both the academic and personal development of pupils
• Has experience working in a nursery setting.
• Approaches behaviour with consistency, patience and care

You will be a trusted adult, a calm presence, a motivator and a key part of children’s success.

The work is rewarding, sometimes challenging but never boring. Most importantly, you’ll never do it alone.

Join us to be part of something genuinely special.

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

Sinai School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sinai Jewish Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Jewish, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sinai Jewish Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sinai-jewish-primary-school

Sinai is a 3-form Voluntary Aided Jewish school

We have been graded OUTSTANDING in all areas in our November 2024 Ofsted inspection.

We welcome applicants of all faiths and genders

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