Teaching and Learning Assistant - Nursery

Harpur Hill Primary School, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9LP

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd November 2026

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 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: £14.04 - £15.06 Hourly £ 26248 to £28161 (fte)

Teaching and Learning Assistant - Nursery job summary

We are a large, vibrant primary school located near Buxton, with our own Nursery on site. Due to the continuing popularity of our school nursery, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated EYFS/Nursery practitioner, who is committed to providing high quality learning and care. You will need to work effectively as part of a team, taking guidance and support from experienced nursery staff and where necessary, work in partnership with a range of external supporting agencies.

The successful candidates must:
- have experience working in a nursery and ideally have worked with children aged 2, 3 or 4, individually and with small groups

- be passionate about early years and love working with children

- be hard working, enthusiastic, caring and kind

- be committed to high expectations for all children and have a clear understanding of child centred learning in EYFS

We can offer:

-friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a warm, caring atmosphere

-opportunities for professional development alongside happy and supportive staff

Why Work with Embark?

At Embark Federation, we believe that our people make the difference. We are a family of stand-out schools at the heart of our communities — and we’re proud to offer careers that are meaningful, supported and full of opportunity.

When you join an Embark school, here’s what you can expect:

A Sense of Belonging
Our values of Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success shape everything we do. From your first day, you’ll be part of a supportive culture where relationships matter, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone feels welcome.

Purpose-Driven Work
You’ll be part of something that matters. Every role in our schools plays a vital part in shaping futures — and the work you do will have a lasting impact on the children, families and communities we serve.

Real Professional Development
We don’t just talk about development — we make it happen. Through high-quality training, mentoring, and learning networks across the trust, we’ll help you grow your confidence, your skills, and your career.

Innovation and Excellence
As a forward-thinking trust, we share best practice across our schools and empower our teams to innovate. You’ll work in an environment that values continuous improvement and supports creativity.

A Place You’ll Want to Stay
From staff wellbeing support to flexible working opportunities, we care about our people. We invest in you — not just for the role you’re in now, but for the future you’re building.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Embark Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who share our commitment to inclusion.

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 Harpur Hill Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 350 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harpur Hill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harpur-hill-primary-school-buxton

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