Teaching Assistant - Nursery

Hindley Green Community Primary School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: QUEST B NJC 4-5 (Term time 31.25 hours per week)
• Additional allowances:

  QUEST B NJC 4-5 (Term time 31.25 hours per week)

Teaching Assistant - Nursery job summary

About the Role

As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting early years education in a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment. Working closely with the class teacher, you will help deliver tailored learning experiences that promote curiosity, creativity, and holistic development through play and structured activities aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children’s learning development in literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills
• Providing sensitive and respectful intimate care, maintaining dignity and privacy
• Creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming nursery environment that reflects our Trust’s values
• Assisting with lesson planning, monitoring progress, and adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
• Contributing to the wider school community through participation in events and professional development

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives at the very start of their educational journey.

About You

We are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about early years education and committed to a child-centred approach
• Empathetic, patient, and understanding of the developmental needs of young children
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework and confident in supporting play-based learning
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children
• Enthusiastic about continuous professional development and keen to grow within a supportive Trust

A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or comparable experience, is essential.

What We Offer

• Wellness day - an additional days leave to support your wellbeing
• Family friendly policies
• Pension scheme
• Confidential Employee Assistant Programmes
• The chance to be part of a successful, values-driven Trust with a clear vision and strong community ethos
• Opportunities for professional development and training tailored to your role and career aspirations
• A supportive working environment where your contribution is valued and your wellbeing prioritised
• An inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equality for all staff and pupils
• See our benefits brochure for further details

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 Hindley Green Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hindley Green Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hindley-green-community-primary-school

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