TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2A, Bacup

Location: Bacup Nursery School, Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, OL13 8EF (54 on roll)

Tel: 01706 873856

School website:

Summary

The Governing Board at Bacup Nursery School is looking to appoint a very hard‑working and enthusiastic teaching assistant for our Outstanding Nursery School.

Responsibilities

• Excellent organisational and time‑keeping skills.
• Sound understanding of the EYFS.
• Hard‑working and committed to ensuring high standards and excellent practice in Early Years Education.
• Creative and inspiring.
• Demonstrate a high standard of planning for progression, delivery of teaching and assessment of children’s learning.

Benefits

• Excellent continuing professional development.
• Support from a highly effective staff team.
• A welcoming maintained Nursery School that is held in high regard within the community of Bacup.
• A committed and supportive Governing Board.

This is a temporary contract from 1 September 2026 to 20 July 2027. Hours of work: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm.

Position is Grade 4, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term‑time only. Salary will be on a pro‑rata basis.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or above or equivalent.
• Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• English GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Paediatric First Aid.

Experience

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge of the EYFS.
• Understanding of teamwork.
• Ability to plan for progression.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience of working with young children in a school setting.

Bacup Nursery School is committed to safeguarding all children. The post is subject to a satisfactory DBS / clearance check and employment references.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Application Process

Please note that CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form and email the completed application to . The closing date is 9am 1/6/26.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 a DBS search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Only candidates legally entitled to work in the UK will be considered.

Contact

Mrs A Cooper, Headteacher. Email:

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