Job profile for EYFS Teaching Assistant
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery, Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8B 16/10/2026
Job details
Salary 25,614 pro rata Contractual hours 31.6 Basis Fixed Hours Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 09/10/2026
Job description
Early Years Teaching Assistant for our Nursery
REQUIRED November 2026
HOURS: 31 hours 40 minutes a week (Monday to Friday 8.35am – 3.25pm)
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated people to join us at Meridian Community Primary School as Teaching Assistants in school Nursery. Our popular Nursery includes children from 2 years old to 4 years old.
The successful candidate will:
- enjoy working with and caring for children, particularly Early Years children
- be highly motivated and keen to learn
- be willing to work effectively as part of a team We can offer you:
- training that will support you in your role
- children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
- a strong, supportive and committed staff team
- opportunities to develop your professional skills
If you are a graduate that is thinking about becoming a teacher and you would like the opportunity to have paid work experience in a school before applying for teacher training, this would be a chance for you to gain valuable experience to support your application for teacher training.
Closing Date: Noon on Friday 16th October
Interviews: week beginning 19th October
Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional Information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
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