Nursery/Preschool Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Macclesfield, SK10 2LW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the growing success of our Early Years provision, we are looking for a brilliant Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team so that we can offer 2 year old places to our community and local area.
We are looking for someone to fit into our warm, friendly and caring environment where we continually work hard to provide the best learning environment for our children.
If you are the following then please get in touch:
* Passionate about providing the best for children
Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning in a play-based environment
* Level 3 qualified
* Have experience of working in a childcare / early education setting
* Want to be part of a team that works hard to know every child and develop each individual's learning and talents
Qualifications
Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills
GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Awareness of/willingness to train to get knowledge and understanding of the Teaching Assistant’s role in supporting teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum
Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices
Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures thatcontribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols
Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment
Skills/Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to support the management of pupil behaviour
Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
Ability to provide support for planning and delivery of learning activities.
Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.
Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records
Personal qualities
A diplomatic and patient approach
Efficient and meticulous in organisation
Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations
Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them
Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies
Work Related Circumstances
Must be willing to undertake training as required
Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information
Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
Commitment to the school's ethos, aims and whole community.
What the school offers its staff
* We are part of the Aspire Educational Trust, with whom we access a wide range of professional development and training
* Full phonics training given
* Development in specific areas of interest and career aspirations discussed annually
* Fantastic working team
Further details about the role
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we canhelp you understand your next steps.
We are specifically looking for someone who has an Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant qualification to join our established team of hard-working and enthusiastic people who provide the best for our pupils.
If you require any further information, please do email head@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The safeguarding of all our children is the highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure environment for children where they feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school. We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025' statutory guidance for schools and college and safer recruitment.
Applying for the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.