Teaching Assistant - Nursery
Grade 3 £24,404 – 25,183 pro rata
33 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
Permanent
Required from September 2025
Join Our Team at Oxhill Nursery School!
At Oxhill Nursery School, we are renowned for our commitment to excellence in early years education, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children aged 2-4 years. Our passionate team is dedicated to fostering each child's unique journey, allowing them to explore, learn, and develop at their own pace.
Our supportive Governors are seeking an exceptional practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in working with young children who have a range of differences, including language, physical and sensory differences and social communication difficulties. You will work alongside a dedicated team who play a vital role in effectively supporting children’s needs and making a meaningful difference in their lives.
Successful Applicants Should:
• Hold a minimum of a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or above), in line with the EYFS statutory requirements.
• Possess a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and demonstrate ambition in planning effectively for children's development.
• Have a solid knowledge of child development principles and practises.
• Be committed to safeguarding children and providing a safe, nurturing environment.
• Build excellent partnerships with parents and carers to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Exhibit outstanding communication skills, enabling effective interaction with staff, children, parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Utilise ICT effectively in your role.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the nursery.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative.
• Show resilience and problem-solving skills in challenging situations.
• Attend relevant training to enhance your professional development.
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs.
Visits to the nursery are highly recommended. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange a tour with the headteacher.
Important Information:
Working hours 33 hours per week: 8:30 – 3:30 daily plus additional hours as per contract
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant learning environment and support the development of our youngest learners, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: 7th July 2025 at 12 noon
Interview date: 10th July 2025
Please return completed applications to the school
Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay
Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Oxhill Nursery School
Stanley
Co. Durham
DH9 7LR
Tel: 01207 232266
Email: oxhillnursery@durhamlearning.net
Website: Oxhill.durham.sch.uk
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