Location
Ightenhill Nursery School, Lionel Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6DY (59 on roll)
Tel: 01282 427154
School website: www.ightenhill-nur.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 2B to work with our 23-year-old children. This is an exciting opportunity to join our outstanding maintained nursery school and play a key role in providing high-quality early education and care during this important stage of children's development.
Working alongside the class teacher and nursery team, you will help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning through play. You will support children's learning, personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, and physical development, responding sensitively to their individual needs and interests.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with children aged 23 years in an early years setting.
- Has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development.
- Can support children's learning through play, exploration and positive interactions.
- Is warm, patient and responsive, building secure relationships with young children.
- Has excellent communication skills and works effectively with parents, carers and colleagues.
- Is committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Is organised, reliable and able to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Holds a relevant Level 2 qualification (or meets the essential qualification requirements for the post).
We can offer:
- A welcoming and supportive nursery team.
- Delightful, curious children who are eager to learn and explore.
- A well-resourced learning environment.
- Great opportunities for training and professional development.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and continuous improvement.
The successful applicant will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all pre-employment checks will be required.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached
Essential Qualifications
- Holds a relevant Level 2 qualification
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent)
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Desirable Experience
- Experience of supporting pupils with SEND
For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the Headteacher - Nicola Daniels-Green
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
