Teaching Assistant - with 2 Year Olds Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro-rata Full Time, Term time only 2 weeks Temporary – with the possibility of it being renewed annually Required as soon as possible until 31st August 2025 Wingate Nursery School are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated teaching assistant who enjoys very young children's company, has a happy, positive disposition and a genuine love of learning. They want an educator who is knowledgeable about child development, but also about lots of things that children are interested in eg dinosaurs, sea creatures, wildlife, music, food, fairies, superheroes, birds, growing food etc. The position is for a key person to take responsibility for a small group of 2-year-old children - contributing to their journals etc. The role is also about working together to create beautiful and reflective environments, indoors and outdoors. Qualities the school are looking for in a team player are creativity, innovation, positivity, resilience and stamina. In return, the new employee will receive a great package: • The opportunity to work at a highly respected and recognised Nursery School that has an Outstanding Ofsted rating for over 26 years • Be an employee at a school that holds the Investors in People award at GOLD STANDARD • The opportunity to work across 3 school sites, two of which are permanently outdoors • Ongoing in-house training and professional development If fully embedding yourself in the life of Wingate Nursery School appeals to you, please get in touch and feel free to arrange a visit. Applicants must be experienced, working with children aged 2-4 yrs The minimum qualification requirement is NVQ Level 3 Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios. Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) 27 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) 32 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Closing date: Friday 21st February 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 4th March 2025 Please return completed applications to the school Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace, Wingate, Co Durham TS28 5BD Tel: 01429 838206 Email: wingate.nurserydurhamlearning.net Website: https://www.wingatecommunitynurseryschool.com/ VPRS/161