apply online icon EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Ref 195159
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Pro-Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (22nd April 2025 ) .
Hours 35 hours a week.
Closing Date 14/03/2025.
Location
Accrington Lee Royd Nursery School, Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2LH (87 on roll)

Tel: 01254 231725
School website: www.leeroydnursery.co.uk
Summary
We are looking for an excellent and highly motivated TA2A level member of staff with high expectations who can engage, inspire and challenge our children. We provide a rich, outstanding environment where high quality adult interactions are essential. Safeguarding is of vital importance to us and we expect all our staff to follow rigid safeguarding procedures and take part fully in all safeguarding training and updates.

The post will be required for 35 hours a week, 8:45am until 4:15pm every day. With one evening till 4:30 for a staff meeting, term time only. The salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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.





Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post(or

equivalent) 

GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above

Other recent/relevant training related to the role. 

Desirable Qualifications
  • Relevant Level 3 (or above) DFE Full and Relevant Qualification in Childcare and Education and or Teaching and Learning
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Recent Child Protection Safeguarding Training 
  • Food Hygiene Training

    • Essential Experience
  • To have experience working in a School/ Nursery Setting 
  • To have experience of working with children 0-5 years
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework 

    • Desirable Experience
  • Extensive working knowledge of teaching, planning and tracking children's progress in the EYFS
  • Experience of working with children with SEND
  • Experience of working in a Nursery Class or School 
  • Experience of supporting families 

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    For more information or to express an initial interest please contact the school and the Headteacher would be happy to have a chat with you and invite you to visit.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    20/03/2025 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: WIth advert. Return forms to the Headteacher at the School
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

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    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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