15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    10 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: 37 Hours Mon-Fri Term time only

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 31st Aug 2026 with possibility of extension or being made permanent

Pay scale

Gr2 pt 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

To support class teachers in the education and care of the children as directed in the classroom.

Are you:

• A skilled classroom practitioner?

• A team player?

• A practitioner with flair, enthusiasm and a sense of humour?

• A practitioner who can bring out the best in every child?

• A practitioner who understands and values the importance of child development?

• A practitioner who understands and values the importance of play within EYFS/Infant Education?

If so, you could be the colleague we are looking for at Selston C of E Infant and Nursery School. We are looking for a teaching assistant who also stands out from the crowd: someone with the energy, experience and empathy to establish themselves quickly and deliver the very best educational experiences for our children. We want someone who can think creatively to engage our children and with the dedication to constantly strive to want the very best for all of our children.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • Wonderful children
  • A friendly and dedicated staff team
  • A great package of support for CPD
  • A supportive governing body, parents and local Church community

• Employee Benefits and wellbeing support from SNMAT

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.

Additional documents

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

About Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
111 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01773780131

Arranging a visit to Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@selston.snmat.org.uk.

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