Nursery Teaching Assistant

Dsat; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support its nursery provision. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in children's care and learning, experience with young children, and a passion for creating engaging educational experiences. The position is part-time, with hours set at 32.5 per week, and offers opportunities for professional training and education development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive work environment

Clearly defined induction procedure

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in children’s care and learning.
• Able to inspire and excite young, curious minds.
• Current First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery provision and young learners.
• Deliver safe, high-quality education and care.
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents.

Skills

High quality delivery

Interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with pre-school age children

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification in children’s care and learning

Job description

Salary: £13.05 per hour (£25,185)

Hours of work: Part Time (32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training days)

Contract type: Fixed Term until 17 July 2026

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Michael’s CofE Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

We are an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Our nursery is open to children aged 3 to 4 years and is where our youngest pupils begin their educational journey. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our setting aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022, we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

All about the role:

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a motivated and energetic Teaching Assistant to work within its nursery provision and provide support to its young learners, starting as soon as possible. A relevant NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in children’s care and learning is essential for the role.

As a Teaching Assistant within our nursery, you will be a pro‑active Early Years Professional able to inspire and excite young, curious minds and ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality education and care for all our children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents, including our existing and incoming military families;
• Has experience of working with pre‑school age children;
• Has a relevant level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in children’s care and learning;
• Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self‑motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude and can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Find out more and apply:

For information about this role and to apply, please visit our Acorn careers page at: https://www.eteach.com/careers/stmichaelsprimary-wiltshire/application-register?vacancyId=1522147&lang=en-GB&src=wiltshirebulletin to complete an application form by the closing date.

Closing date (and time): Friday 2nd January 2026 at 12pm

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: ASAP

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.