Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Nursery

NURSERY TA3 (Grade E 11-17) Actual Salary £19,669 - £21,682 per annum

MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT (Term Time + 5 days)

SEPTEMBER 2026 JULY 2027 (OR WHEN THE CURRENT POST HOLDER RETURNS)

30 HOURS 20 MINS PER WEEK

8:40AM - 3:10PM Monday Thursday

8:20AM - 3:10PM Friday

The Governing Body of Heathfield Primary wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated nursery teaching assistant to work within our Nursery and be part of the Heathfield Early Years team.

The successful candidate must hold:

• An approved Early Years level 3 qualification (See DfE criteria)
• At least a level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Hold or be prepared to receive Paediatric First Aid training

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Commitment to the Heathfield intent and ethos
• Passion for making a difference for the children of Heathfield
• Excellent, inclusive practice including effective questioning techniques and strategies to develop children’s communication and language
• Understanding of how to extend children’s learning through effective and purposeful continuous provision, both indoors and outdoors
• A proven track record of success and improving children’s outcomes
• Secure subject knowledge of the Early Years handbook and expectations
• Accurate self-reflection, responding positively to feedback
• Ability to plan and assess effectively
• High expectations of achievement and behaviour, including supporting children’s self-regulation
• Willingness to work as part of team, with excellent organisational skills, in a fast paced environment
• Play a full part in the wider life of school

In joining the Heathfield family we can offer you:

• A hard working, committed and talented staff team
• A supportive governing board
• A supportive, forward thinking leadership team committed to raising standards and providing a broad and balanced curriculum

• Motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved children with supportive parents
• Excellent CPD to further your professional development
• An excellent opportunity to further enhance and develop the future of Heathfield

If you have any further questions, please email recruitment@heathfield.bolton.sch.uk

School visits are available. Please email recruitment@heathfield.bolton.sch.uk to arrange this.

Applications for this post should be made using the Bolton application form and include a supporting letter on no more than two sides of A4, font size 12, which outlines your suitability for the post against the information in this advert and the job description. These must be received in school by 9am on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

Closing date: Sunday 31^st May 4pm

Short listing: Monday 1^st June

Interview process: Week beginning 8^th June