Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early learning journey? Do you want to be part of something truly exciting as we open our brand new High Halstow Hatchlings Nursery in September 2025? If so, we want to hear from you!
Leigh Academy High Halstow is thrilled to announce the opening of our new nursery and is looking for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the development and learning of our youngest learners in a vibrant, engaging environment as we launch this exciting new phase in our Early Years provision.
Why Join Us?
At Leigh Academy High Halstow, we are incredibly proud to have been judged Outstanding in all areas during our last Ofsted inspection, including our Early Years provision. This is an exciting time as we look to extend our exceptional quality of education to our youngest learners, providing them with a strong foundation for their future learning with us.
The existing building is being redesigned to create a bright, vibrant, and stimulating learning environment for our new nursery. Our youngest learners will have access to modern, high-quality resources that match the excellent standards across the academy.
What We’re Looking For:
A passion for Early Years education and supporting with children, ideally in an EYFS setting, though training can be provided for the right candidate.
A nurturing and patient approach, with the ability to engage children and support their individual needs.
The ability to work as part of a team, supporting both the teacher and other teaching assistants to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Our successful candidate will ideally have a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
Come and be part of an exciting new chapter at Leigh Academy High Halstow as we provide exceptional early learning experiences to our youngest learners!
The basis of this role is permanent, offering an actual salary £18,336 per annum (£24,404 full-time equivalent), based on working 32.5 hours per week, term time + 1 week inset.