Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practioner, or EARLY YEARS Teaching Assistant

APPLICATION PACK

KEY POINTS

Contract Type: Fixed Term between January until end of Summer Term (July)
Working Pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week (8.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Monday – Friday)
Salary: Grade 2, Points 5 – 6. £25,583 – £25,989 – pro-rata term time only
Closing date: Friday 12^th December, 1.00pm

FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to an increase in pupil numbers (our January intake), we are seeking a talented and dedicated Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner, or suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. The post will be based in our 3 year old Nursery. Required from January 2026.

Grangetown is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming primary school. We wish to appoint a highly motivated and hard-working colleague to provide support for pupils and teachers.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, caring and highly committed candidates, who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of our school.

The successful candidates will:

Have experience in working within an Early Years setting and have a full and relevant (DfE validated) qualification for Early Years (Level 3).
Be enthusiastic about working with young children, and able to relate well to staff, parents and children.
Be a dedicated and hardworking practitioner.
Have a good understanding of child development and of how young children learn.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have an ability to work successfully as part of a team.

We can offer:

A welcoming, friendly and successful school, where the care and happiness of our children is fundamental to all that we do.
A warm and friendly staff team, who are highly motivated to secure the best outcomes for our children.
A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.
A well-equipped, purpose-built Nursery, with excellent indoor and outdoor provision.

Informal visits are welcomed - please contact our Office on 0191 814 9820 to arrange your visit.

Application forms can be downloaded from North East Jobs, or from the school’s website, and should be returned to school by 1.00pm on the closing date. We accept either printed or emailed applications. If a printed application form is needed, this is available from the school office.

Closing Date: Friday 12th December (1.00pm)
Shortlisting: Friday 12^th December (pm)
Interviews: Week commencing 15^th December – date to be confirmed.

Applications should be returned to the school c/o: Mr Les McAnaney, Headteacher, or can be emailed to the school (see the 'Contact Us' page for address and email information)

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.