Early Years Level 2 Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:20am - 12:00pm per week term time + teacher days only (39 weeks)
Salary: Band 3 (Points 5-6)
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Start Date: 05/01/2027
Contract End Date: 09/07/2027
JOB OVERVIEW
Uplands Infant School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team, working with our youngest learners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for early childhood education to help give our children the very best start to their learning journey.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Supporting children’s learning and development through play-based activities.
• Providing personal care routines as appropriate for nursery aged children.
• Observing and recording children’s progress to share with staff and parents.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Working effectively as part of the Nursery and wider school team.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as retail discounts
• Free access to employee assistance programme
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:
• A relevant Early Years Level 2 childcare/teaching assistant qualification. (Must be an accepted qualification on the DfE Early Years Qualification list)
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• Previous childcare experience
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• A can-do attitude
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
•Demonstrates patience, creativity, and a nurturing approach.
Closing Date: 10th November 2026
Interview Date: 18th November 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.