Teaching Assistant - Rachel McMillan Nursery School

Salary details: £22219 - £22555

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre

Website: www.rachelmcmillannursery.co.uk 

Email: admin@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk

Teaching Assistant 34 hours a week – (45-minute unpaid lunch daily).

Grade 2, Scale 3 to 4 £22,219.84 to £22,555.19 (Salary range depending on experience)

You must have GCSE level or equivalent, spoken and written English.

You must have experience of working/being with very young children OR a keen interest in Child Development and Childhood.

Permanent contract – (subject to probationary period)

Start date: March/April 2025.

• We are looking for a caring, motivated and responsible Teaching Assistant to join our experienced Nursery School team.

• You will be working with 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

• The job involves supporting children in their play, working within a nursery class including supporting children with additional needs. The role also includes supervision of children at lunchtimes.

• The nursery has a strong ethos of inclusion and a tradition of valuing all children and their individual interests.

The successful candidate will have:

• A high expectation of children’s learning and development and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Experience of working or being with children under 5 years old OR an interest in Child Development and childhood
• A professional and warm approach in their interactions with children, families and staff.
• A positive and enquiring attitude to their own professional development.

The successful candidate will have:

• A high expectation of children’s learning and development and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Experience of working or being with children under 5 years old OR an interest in Child Development and childhood
• A professional and warm approach in their interactions with children, families and staff.
• A positive and enquiring attitude to their own professional development.

In return, we can offer:

• A supportive and friendly staff team who are committed to working with families and the wider community
• A purpose-built environment designed for young children with a wonderful garden
• A child centered, inclusive setting with an exciting and challenging curriculum
• A diverse community with children who are excited about learning
• A commitment to your professional development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Rachel McMillan Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments will be conditional to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserve the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the panel to be discussed at interview stage.

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the

Person Specification to be offered the post. No C.Vs will be accepted.

You must provide names of two people to provide a reference.

If you are interested in visiting the school, please telephone,

0208 692 4041 to book a time.

Please apply for this post via the ‘Application Form’ link.

Closing date: Sunday 23^rd February at midnight

Interviews: Monday 3^rd March 2025

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Campbell;    mcampbell@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk      02086924041