EYFS Teaching Assistant

Woodlands Primary School is proud to have opened the first nursery baby room in a CWAC primary school in September 2025, offering high-quality education and care for children aged 9-24 months, Hedgehogs. This expanded our over-subscribed 24-36-month nursery, Squirrels and 36 month+ pre-school, Foxes. As we have continued to grow, we are seeking more qualified staff within our Nursery/Pre-school. As a Level 3/Level 2 Practitioner, you will play a vital role in shaping this provision, creating a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where our youngest learners can thrive.
We are committed to delivering excellence from the very start of a child's educational journey - and we are looking for dedicated, passionate, and creative individuals to help us realise this vision.
What Makes Us Unique
The first early years baby room integrated into a primary school setting in CWAC.
A purpose-adapted, safe and engaging space designed specifically for both under 2s and those 2-4 years.
A rich culture of professional trust and development within an Ofsted-rated Good school and excellent LA ITERs outcomes across nurseries.
Opportunity to work across the nursery, pre-school and Reception phase, developing a range of skills, knowledge and expertise in a large, dynamic and supportive team.
Full support from the school's proactive Senior Leadership Team and the Local Authority Early Years Team.
A unique opportunity to shape best practice in early education from the ground-up, with multiple opportunities for continuous professional development and qualifications., Create a calm, nurturing, and enabling environment tailored to the developmental needs of babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.
Support children's emotional security, physical development, and cognitive curiosity through high-quality care and responsive interaction.
Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities aligned to the EY framework, including sensory play, communication and language, and personal, social and emotional development.
As a Key Person, build secure attachments with children and positive, professional partnerships with parents.
Ensure health, hygiene and safeguarding protocols are strictly followed, including intimate care procedures and safe sleep practices.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to a reflective and innovative team culture.

A Level 3 / Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
Experience working with babies and toddlers, ideally in a nursery, pre-school, or childminding setting.
A deep understanding of early child development, particularly in the 0-3 age phase.
A calm, patient and playful approach, with excellent communication and observation skills.
Commitment to inclusive practice, safeguarding, and high-quality care.
The ability to contribute to continuous improvement as part of an innovative team.

Access to high-quality training and CPD, including routes into teaching or leadership.
A beautifully resourced nursery space, including new outdoor facilities designed specifically for under 2s, 2-3s and 3-4s.
Competitive salary, and access to the LA pension scheme.
A chance to be part of something truly meaningful - supporting school readiness from infancy in a primary school community.