Teaching Assistant (Nursery) Vacancy
Picknalls First School (Innovate2Educate Partnership Ltd),
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Nursery Lead to join our Nursery team. The Nursery lead will work alongside the Early Years Manager to effectively lead, inspire and engage the team to deliver exceptional care and education whilst ensuring all regulations and guidance set out by Ofsted are followed.
The Nursery lead has a key role in contributing to the overall responsibility for the day-to-day oversight of safeguarding, health and safety practices and child protection in the setting, and always maintaining accurate and up to date systems and records.
This is a term‑time only position, plus INSET days. This post is initially for one year but subject to review.
About The Role
As the Nursery Lead you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning by:
- Delivering engaging and effective learning experiences
- Supporting pupils individually, and in small groups, to help them achieve their full potential
- Encouraging pupils’ social, emotional and educational development
- Helping to create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
- Contributing to the wellbeing and safeguarding of all pupils
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work independently and use their initiative when required
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
- Be committed to supporting children’s learning and development
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, patience and a nurturing approach
We Offer
- A strong commitment to your professional development and training
- A dynamic and creative curriculum that inspires and engages learners
- A caring, supportive and collaborative staff team
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young children
Become a Picknalls family team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. Join us in the development of the next generation of young learners.
Applications
For further information or to request an application pack, please contact:
Email: office@pfs.i2e.org.uk
Closing Date: 7.8.26 noonShortlisting Date: 10.8.26Interview Date: 12.8.26
Completed application forms should be returned to: office@pfs.i2e.org.uk
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
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