Teaching Assistant L4 (Early Years)

Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Early Years

NJC Scale 12 - 19

36 hours per week. (8.30am - 4.00pm plus 1 hour on weekly staff meetings, day may vary) Term time plus 5 days

Permanent Position

Start Date 1st September 2026

Closing date: Tuesday 9th June at 9.00am

Interviews: Monday 15th June

Are you an inspiring Early Years professional ready to shape something special? Springfield Primary Academy, part of the Enquire Learning Trust, are offering a rare opportunity to appoint an outstanding Level 4 Teaching Assistant, with an appropriate Early Years qualification/experience, to lead our thriving nursery, under the supervision of our Foundation Stage Leader.

We are looking to appoint a positive, outstanding practitioner who:

• has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• has drive, energy, ambition and high expectations for all
• is passionate about how children learn
• has the ability to make learning fun
• is able to work closely with the Early Years team to support progress
• is able to support children's emotional and social well being
• is able to independently and manage own workload
• is ambitious for their career development

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic and keen children who love learning
• the opportunity to work as part of a team alongside talented and committed staff
• opportunities to build and develop your career in an innovative and forward-thinking environment
• access to professional development through the Enquire Learning Trust that is "built on botherdness"

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01472 230260 if you would like to arrange a visit.

To apply, please follow the below link:

https://enquirelearningtrust.org/job-vacancies

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Location: Springfield Primary Academy

Salary: NJC Scale 12 - 19

Job reference: NELC400000643

Application closing date: 09/06/2026

Hours: 36 hours per week. (8.30am - 4.00pm plus 1 hour on weekly staff meetings, day may vary) Term time plus 5 days Permanent Position

Contractual hours: 36