Nursery Teaching Assistant

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QB

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)

Nursery Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our youngest learners, supporting children aged 3 and 4 years in our nursery provision and helping them to make a positive start to their educational journey at St Thomas More School.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and Early Years team to provide high-quality learning experiences, promote children's wellbeing and development, and help create a nurturing environment in which every child can flourish.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Understands the importance of play-based learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Can support children's learning, development and wellbeing through high-quality interactions.
• Is patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Has good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Will actively support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Level 2 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with children aged 3-5 years in an educational or childcare setting.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 Early Years Educator, Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.
• Experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Knowledge of child development and early learning.
• Experience of supporting children with additional needs.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic and delightful children who enjoy learning.
• A committed and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A caring environment rooted in Christian values.

This role is for 6.5 hours daily 5 days per week (this can be flexible to 4 days per week)

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.

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

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 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 St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-roman-catholic-primary-school-letchworth-garden-city

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