Ref
197858
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary
£25185 to £ 25584 Pro-Rata
Term
Part-time.
Perm / FTC
Fixed Term Contract.
Required
(01/01/2026 to 31/07/2026) .
Hours
35 hours a week.
Closing Date
05/11/2025.
Location
Ribblesdale Nursery School, Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EL (64 on roll)
Tel:
School website: www.ribblesdale-
Summary
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming nursery school team.
We are looking for a positive, nurturing and reflective practitioner dedicated to ensuring high quality playful teaching both indoors and out. Candidates must have experience of working within an Early Years Setting with children from 2-4 years and will have a sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
Your experience could relate to the successful completion of Early Years placements linked to a Level 2 training course (as a minimum).
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 05/11/2025
Essential Qualifications
NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
Essential Experience
Experience of working with nursery aged children in an early year's environment
Experience of the EYFS for children from 2-5 years
Ability to nurture, relate and engage positively with children
Ability to deliver effective short group learning activities with support from the class teacher
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
Effective communication skills
Desirable Experience
Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
Experience of working with SEND children
For an informal discussion please contact:
You are warmly invited to visit our Nursery School and meet our children and staff - please telephone the school office on to organise an informal chat and to look around our lovely Nursery School.
Proposed Interview Date:
12/11/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
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