Nursery Nurse – Join Our Caring and Creative Team!
Are you passionate about early years education and creating a nurturing, stimulating environment for young children? Abbey School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and support the development and education of children aged 4 to 7 years.
What We’re Looking For:
- A relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (minimum)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working within an Early Years or School setting
- Strong understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum
- Confident, caring and professional communicator
- A team player with creativity, flexibility, and a positive approach
Desirable (but not essential):
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- Experience supporting children with SEND
- Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid training
Why Join Abbey School?
- A supportive and forward-thinking team
- Continued professional development and training opportunities
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- A nurturing environment that values children, families, and staff equally
Important Information:
- All applicants must hold a minimum of a Level 3 childcare qualification
- All candidates must complete an official application form to be considered – CVs alone will not be accepted.
Location: Abbey School, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4PR
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday either term time or all year round
Salary: £19,722.92 (term time) to £24,082.50 (all year round)
Contract Type: Permanent
To request an application form or for more information, please contact: admin@abbeyschool.co.uk
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, online history check and provide satisfactory references before employment commences.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.35 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- teaching assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person