Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road Reddish Stockport SK5 7EU 0161 480 6713 https://www.reddishvalenursery.stockport.sch.uk Higher Level Teaching Assistant Hours of Post: 19.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Wednesday afternoon and full day Thursday and Friday Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only plus inset days (number of inset days to be discussed) Salary: Scale 5, points 12 to 17 - £28,598 to £31,022 FTE (salary will be pro rata to part time, term time hours) Start Date of Post: September 2026 The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated, inspirational Higher Level Teaching Assistant for September 2026 to join our outstanding, happy and successful Nursery School. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, forward-thinking individual with a passion for education and inspiring a lifelong love of learning in our children. The successful candidate should be able to offer: Minimum of Level 3 childcare qualifications or equivalent and have substantial experience of working within an Early Years setting. Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum with experience of planning, development, delivery and evaluation of effective Early Years Practice. Ability to work in a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills. This is a physically demanding job that requires the post holder to work both indoors and outdoors. The work frequently involves working at low height or on the floor. Visits and informal enquiries prior to application are warmly welcomed and encouraged, and visits may be undertaken by prior arrangement with the Headteacher on 0161 480 6713 Applications are to be returned to Katie Bennett by email: headteacher@reddishvalenursery.stockport.sch.uk Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 Interview Date: Friday 6th March 2026 Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Stockport Council Valuing Diversity Supporting Documents ↗ Application Form ↗ Job Description ↗ Person Specification Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.