apply online icon EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT 2B

Ref 197621
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6-11.
Salary £25989 to £ 28142 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 34 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/10/2025.
Location
Nelson Mcmillan Nursery School, Railway Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9AG (71 on roll)

Tel: 01282 612709
School website: www.mcmillan.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
Early Years Teaching Assistant TA2B
McMillan Nursery School is a popular and growing, maintained nursery school. We aim to offer the highest standards of education and care to our children and their families, with provision for 2-year-olds through to school entry at a range of local primary schools.

Wellbeing of our staff is at the heart of everything, so our children get the best of us. This is a rare and exciting opportunity, to work with a friendly and committed team who values continued professional development.

We are looking to appoint someone who wants to develop and progress their career so is committed and enthusiastic. Someone who cares passionately about improving outcomes for children and who thrives working in an ever-improving environment.

This is a permanent role, with a variable hour’s contract, working 34 hours per week, term time only.

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.

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.
Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ level 2 or above Early Years qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above/or equivalent
  • Desirable Qualifications
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • For an informal discussion please contact:
    If you would like to make a visit to school, please contact the Head Teacher on 01282 612709 or head@mcmillan.lancs.sch.uk
    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.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@mcmillan.lancs.sch.uk
    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.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.