Teaching Assistant - Nursery Class
Whitehouse Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1AG11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
29 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,702.00 - £25,979.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade D1-3 (Dependent on experience)
Teaching Assistant - Nursery Class job summary
🌼 Nursery Class Teaching Assistant (NVQ Level 3)
Whitehouse Primary School – Milton Keynes
Salary: £24,702 – £25,979 (pro rata, depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only (includes INSET day), 37 hours per week
Start Date: September 2025
Whitehouse Primary School is a thriving and inclusive learning community located in the heart of Milton Keynes. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Class Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual who is committed to supporting the development and learning of our youngest pupils.
About Our Nursery:
At Whitehouse Nursery, we follow a child-centered approach to learning, where every child is recognised as a unique individual. We provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and develop at their own pace. Our Early Years provision is designed to spark curiosity and foster independence, laying strong foundations for lifelong learning.
We continually thrive to achieve the following:
Respect and inclusion – celebrating diversity and ensuring every child feels valued.
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Aspiration – inspiring high expectations and a love of learning from the very beginning.
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Community and collaboration – building strong partnerships with families and the wider school.
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Creativity and curiosity – encouraging children to think independently and explore the world around them.
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Resilience and wellbeing – supporting children to develop confidence and emotional strength.
The successful candidate will be someone who not only supports these values but lives them in their everyday work with children.
About the Role:
As a Nursery Class Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider Early Years team to provide rich, meaningful learning experiences that reflect the interests and developmental needs of the children. You will be a key part of ensuring each child feels valued, supported, and inspired every day. You maybe involved in supporting a key group or individuals within the setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging, child-led activities that promote learning through play.
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Building strong, nurturing relationships with children to support their emotional, social, and cognitive development.
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Assisting with planning, observations, and assessments in line with the EYFS framework.
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Promoting a positive and inclusive environment where all children can thrive.
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Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or Early Years Education (essential).
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A clear understanding of and commitment to a child-centered approach.
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Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
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A caring, patient, and responsive approach to supporting young children.
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Knowledge of the EYFS and a passion for early education.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Why Join Whitehouse Primary School?
At Whitehouse, we believe that great staff are at the heart of what we do. When you join us, you become part of a school that is:
✅ Supportive and nurturing – We are a friendly, inclusive team where every staff member is valued and supported.
✅ Forward-thinking and ambitious – We are committed to high standards for all and embrace innovation in teaching and learning.
✅ Invested in your development – We offer high-quality professional development, training, and opportunities for career progression within a growing and successful school.
✅ Child-focused in every decision – We place the wellbeing, happiness, and growth of our children at the centre of everything we do.
✅ Well-resourced and purpose-built – Our Early Years environment is modern, spacious, and designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and play-based learning.
✅ Part of a collaborative community – We are proud to work closely with families and other professionals, creating a warm, community-focused culture where everyone can thrive.
If you have any queries about the role before applying or if you would like to arrange a visit to our school then please email ccamwell@whitehouseprimary.co.uk
We look forward to receiving your application!
Whitehouse Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Whitehouse Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 663 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitehouse Primary School website
School location
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