20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    23 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,598.00 Annually (FTE)

Toddler Room Leader job summary

TODDLER ROOM LEADER

Commencing ASAP

Salary - £28,598 p.a.

37 hours per week

All Year Round

The Role

Are you ready to take the lead and help shape the minds of tomorrow’s explorers, thinkers and creators? Brooksward School & Nursery is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Toddler Room Leader to guide our vibrant 2-3 year olds through their early adventures in learning and play.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional to step into a responsibility role within our warm and welcoming nursery setting. To be successful in this role, you'll need a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and previous experience working with toddlers in a nursery or preschool environment. You'll lead by example, plan exciting activities that spark curiosity and support each child’s unique development journey - all while creating a space full of laughter, learning and discovery.

Why Join Us?

Generous holidays - 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length service (for all-year round staff)

Great pension - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support - Free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family

Grow your skills - Fantastic training and development opportunities to help you shine

Make your mark - A chance to shape a setting and lead a passionate, close-knit team

About Brooksward School & Nursery

Brooksward School & Nursery is a vibrant primary school located in Milton Keynes, renowned for its commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. As a leading STEM school in the area, we provide a diverse and engaging curriculum alongside a range of extracurricular opportunities to inspire students and help them discover their interests and talents. Our facilities are thoughtfully designed to support the needs of children from babies to age 11. These include a dedicated Nursery setting, 13 modern classrooms, a music room, a science cabin, a well-stocked library, and a specialist ICT suite. Additionally, our school features two large halls for PE, drama, and assemblies, as well as inviting shared areas, quiet zones, and beautiful gardening spaces that foster creativity and learning. At Brooksward, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive community, where children thrive both personally and academically. Our passionate and dedicated team works tirelessly to inspire students, helping them grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

As a Maths Hub and SCITT, we are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Head of School: Miss N De’Ath

Executive Headteacher: Miss J Swain

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd February 2026

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.

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About Brooksward School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
316 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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