Early Years Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Temporary Spring and Summer terms 2026 (1st January 2026 to 31st August 2026) with the potential to be extended or become permanent Job Start Date: 1st January 2026 Contract Length: 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2026 Salary: TA1 - TA3 Dependent upon qualifications and experience, £12,171.14 (TA1) - £13,373.15 (TA3) per annum 21 Hours Per Week Do you want to have a significant impact on the lives of young people? Are you inclusive, resilient and flexible? Do you want to work with a team of outstanding professionals who all have the children at the heart of everything they do? If so, please read on. We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced and enthusiastic, teaching assistant to work within our Early Years Department at Abbey Park Primary School. We provide education for children across campus from the ages of 2 – 12 years old. The school encourages sharing of staff and resources, ensuring expertise and knowledge is available to all. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive setting who work closely as a team to ensure the best outcomes for all our pupils, whatever their ability. The candidate will work primarily in our Nursery, supporting children who are 2 and 3 years of age. Although where appropriate, there may be a need for the successful candidate to work across other areas of our Early Years, including Pre-School and Reception. The successful candidate will hold a Grade ‘C’ in both English and Maths, have a high level of child development knowledge and Early Years’ experience would be desirable. The candidate will be a highly effective and innovative team member, be resilient and flexible, ensuring a high quality education for all of our pupils and the highest standards of learning and achievement. The promotion of inclusivity and a nurturing approach are essential skills. Abbey Park Primary School expects all members of staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please contact Miss J Spencer, School Business Manager, for an application pack and form or visit our school website. Please return completed application forms to: Joanne Spencer: Abbey Park Primary School, Abbey Road, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1DF Tel: 01386 552722 Email: js@abbeypark.worcs.sch.uk Website: www.abbeypark.worcs.sch.uk Vacancy Closing Date: 12th December 2025 or until suitable candidate found