Teaching Assistant

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre, London, SE8 3EH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible or January 2026

• Closing date

  12 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 34 hours a week Monday 8.30am-3.45pm Tuesday 8.30am-3.45pm Wednesday 8.30am-4.30pm Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm Friday 8.30am-3.45pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 2 Grade 3 to 4 – £23,482.50 to £23,817.86 (actual salary depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We are looking for a caring, motivated and responsible Teaching Assistant to join our experienced Nursery School team.
• You will be working with 2, 3 and 4 year olds who have access to play in 4 different class rooms (Shelters) and a large garden. Therefore, this is an energetic and active role.
• The job involves supporting children in their play, working within a nursery class including supporting children with additional needs. The role also includes supervision of children at lunchtimes.
• The nursery has a strong ethos of inclusion and a tradition of valuing all children and their individual interests.

The successful candidate will have,

• A high expectation of children’s learning and development and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Experience of working with children under 5 years old.
• A professional and warm approach in their interactions with children, families and staff.
• A positive and enquiring attitude to their own professional development.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and friendly staff team who are committed to working with families and the wider community
• A purpose-built environment designed for young children with a wonderful garden
• A child-centered, inclusive setting with an exciting and challenging curriculum
• A diverse community with children who are excited about learning
• A commitment to your professional development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

RMNS Teaching Assistant JD 2022 (1).pdf - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

person spec - teaching assistant 2022 (1).pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

About Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre website
• Email address: mcampbell@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086924041
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rachel-mcmillan-nursery-school-and-children-s-centre

Graded as outstanding since 2009, Rachel McMillan has continued to provide quality early years’ education since 1914. The ethos of our nursery school is to offer the best early learning experience for our children as well as exemplary support to all our families.

Arranging a visit to Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mcampbell@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk.

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