Grade 2 Nursery Teaching Assistant Required for November 2025 Salary: Teaching Assistant Scale 2 Point 5, £19,739.02 per annum Location: Worcestershire Contract type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30-3:30 About Us: At LHPSN, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, and inspiring environment where our youngest learners can thrive. Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team is passionate about helping children develop socially, emotionally, and academically through play-based learning. The Role: We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Nursery/EYFS Teaching Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for our children. You will work closely with the EYFS team to ensure every child feels happy, safe, and engaged. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the class teacher in planning and delivering stimulating EYFS activities Working with small groups or individual children to support learning and development Supervising children during indoor and outdoor activities, including play and mealtimes Supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development Assisting with observation, assessment, and record-keeping Encouraging positive behavior and maintaining a safe environment Skills and Qualities: Experience of working with young children is essential Friendly, patient, and approachable Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to motivate and engage children through creative activities Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children We Offer: A successful and thriving primary school with a cohesive team of staff, pupils and governors who exemplify our school values The opportunity to be part of a quality first n aspirational setting with high aspiration expectations for all pupils. The opportunity to work within a warm, caring and supportive team with a commitment to supporting your needs. The opportunity for professional development following a robust induction and the on-going support and guidance of a class teacher and the opportunity to learn from the expertise of a dedicated staff team. Please visit the school website for more information about our school www.lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk If you have any questions or would like to visit the school please contact Lucy Trelfer, School Business Manager via email lt241 @lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk or on 0121 445 1992 for an appointment. Closing date: 10/10/2025 Interviews: 17/10/2025 Person Specification: Nursery Teaching Assistant Qualifications and Training: Essential: Good standard of education (GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths) NVQ Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent Willingness to undertake further training and professional development Desirable: Paediatric First Aid Certificate Experience Essential: Experience of working with young children in a school, nursery, or childcare setting Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework Desirable: Experience supporting children with additional needs or SEND Experience of supporting phonics, early literacy, or numeracy Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Strong organizational and time management skills Desirable Ability to use basic IT for record-keeping and observations Creativity in planning and delivering activities Personal Qualities Essential Friendly, patient, and approachable Reliable, responsible, and punctual Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Enthusiasm for supporting children’s learning and development Desirable Flexible and adaptable to changing needs