TEACHING ASSISTANT EARLY YEARS (UNDER 2'S)

Location

CHORLEY HIGHFIELD NURSERY SCHOOL , PR6 0SL (65 on roll)
Wright Street
Tel: 01257 262556
School website: www.highfieldnurseryschoolchorley.co.uk

Summary

Are you passionate about making every moment count in a child’s early years?
Do you believe in nurturing emotional warmth, professional love, and care for our youngest learners?

We are seeking a nurturing, professional, and passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our Outstanding Federation of Maintained Nursery Schools. This exciting opportunity is initially based in our newly established Under 2s provision at Highfield Nursery School, with the expectation to work across both settings in the federation.

What we are looking for:

A strong understanding of early child development

A commitment to providing high-quality care and emotional support

A team player who thrives in a caring, inspiring environment

Someone who believes in the power of early education and wants to make a real difference

Role Details:

Contract Type: Permanent (subject to probation period)

Hours: Flexible, between 20–30 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

Monday: 7:30–5:30

Tuesday: 12:00–5:30

Wednesday: 12:30–5:30

Thursday & Friday: 9:00–1:00

(Shift patterns may vary to meet the needs of the setting and can be negotiated with the right candidate)

Please note: As part of our safeguarding and recruitment procedures, we may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates using publicly available information. This is to help identify any incidents or issues that may be relevant to your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
A DBS clearance and two successful references will be required.

This position is part time, term time only, please note 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.

Closing Date: 12 noon 19/09/2025

Essential Qualifications

Grade C/ 5+ or above in GCSE in English

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

Desirable Qualifications

Grade C/ 5+ or above in GCSE in Maths

Paediatric First aid

Essential Experience

Experience of paid working with or caring for children of relevant age

Desirable Experience

Evidence of experience of observing and recording children’s learning.
Experience of supporting pupils with delayed development or additional needs
Experience of delivering interventions for children with additional needs

Proposed Interview Date:

26/09/2025 

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.

 

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.