Teaching Assistant EYFS-Nursery - Fixed Term - Malvin's Close Academy in Blyth

Teaching Assistant EYFS-Nursery - Fixed Term - Malvin's Close Academy

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 21/08/2026

Advert End Date: 07/09/2026 12:00

Salary: SCP 5 - 6: £21,907 - £22,255 per annum (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)

Hours per week: 37

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 299162

Employment Location: Malvin's Close Academy

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 7 Sep

Further Information

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals at Malvin's Close Academy.

Malvin's Close is a friendly, happy, vibrant school located in Blyth. Our youngest children are just three years old and can learn with us all the way up to Year Six (aged 11). We are proud to have been part of WISE Academies since 2018 and have close working relationships with all of our partner schools. We have an amazing teaching team and are very proud of how together, with our pupils, parents, governors and staff, we are a community of learners that grow together with the children at the very centre of everything we do. Our curriculum, outdoor provision and teaching is personalised to meet the needs and interests of our pupils and through our wealth of teaching expertise we celebrate all aspects of the National Curriculum with children and in the learning environment. If you are passionate about contributing to a school that values collaboration, motivation, and a commitment to welcoming everyone, we encourage you to apply.

You will perform a key role in supporting children's learning in all its aspects. You will be required to work with targeted groups and or classes and must have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.

Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Relevant Early years Qualification e.g.; Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Practitioner), Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator).
• Be experienced in working with children aged 2-5.
• Confidently support quality first teaching of children alongside the class teacher.
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Have the ethos and philosophy to build good relationships with children and parents, support daily routines in a stimulating and creative setting and help to provide rich experiences to enable our children to become effective learners.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children.
• Be able to use ICT to support learning.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academies.
• Competitive Salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.

WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday, 7th September 2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

Supporting documents

• TA EYFS Nursery SCP 5-6 - Recruitment Pack MC FTC 31.08.27 .docx.pdf (1.86 MB)
• 4. Job Applicant Privacy Notice.pdf (164.21 KB)
• WISE Career Pathways Booklet_06 (2).pdf (3.03 MB)