Nursery Teaching Assistant position – Part Time Temporary contract Employer: Staffordshire County Council Contract type: Temporary 2 terms Based on current need up until 31 st August 2026 Working Pattern: 19.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00am – 3:15pm) Hours: 19.5 hours per week term time Closing Date: 12 Noon – Friday 2 nd January 2026 Interview date : To be confirmed Salary Range: Grade 3 Scale point 4 £25,185 FTE actual salary £11,468 Ravensmead Primary School Chapel Street Bignall End Stoke On Trent Staffs. ST7 8QD Headteacher: Mrs M. Goodall Tel: 01782 987130 Email: office@ravensmead.staffs.sch.uk We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our youngest learners in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences. Work with individual children and small groups to promote progress and wellbeing. Assist with the preparation of resources and activities. Encourage positive behaviour and social development. Help to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. We are looking for someone who: Has experience of working with young children in an educational setting. Is caring, patient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils and families. Can work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when required. Is committed to promoting inclusion and supporting all children to thrive. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the early stages of children’s education. "This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment" This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk Application packs are available for immediate download comprising job description & person specification, application form, recruitment monitoring form and guidance notes. Please return application forms with covering letter by email to office@ravensmead.staffs.sch.uk or by post to the above address.