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Teaching Assistant for Under Twos Provision

Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 April 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  3 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: This role will be 37 hour a week role, Monday - Friday, all year round.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Plymouth City Council Grade B or C depending on level of qualification

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors are looking to appoint a nursery assistant to work with our under twos provision.

Experience of working with early years children is essential and preferably a level 3 early years qualification, although applications from level 2 qualified practitioners will also be considered.

We are looking for a member of staff who works well as part of a team and is clear about how to support and develop children’s wellbeing and progress under the guidance of the managers. The candidate will have the ability to form positive relationships with young children quickly.

Safeguarding is a very important aspect of Ham Drive Nursery School & Day Care. All applicants will be expected to have a full DBS check and disclose any issues which may be relevant to them working in a nursery.

What the school offers its staff

We are attached to Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub and we have an excellent support package of professional development for our staff, ensuring they are kept up to date with the latest training and research opportunities.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

nursery practitioner Under 2s September 2024.pdf - 79.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 0 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 78 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care website
• Email address: cwatts@plymbridge.net
• Phone number: 01752 366389
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ham-drive-nursery-school-and-day-care

Arranging a visit to Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cwatts@plymbridge.net.

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