L2 Teaching Assistant

Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Two-Year-Old NurseryMerrydale Infant School currently has an exciting opportunity for a caring and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will initially work within our exciting new nursery provision for two-year-old children.

Hours of work

20 hours per week

Salary

Grade 3, point 5-6, £26427-26847 Pro Rata

Working pattern

Monday to Friday 8.15 - 11.45There may be an opportunity for the hours to increase to full time in the future, subject to the needs and development of the provision.This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in supporting our youngest children’s learning and development within a welcoming, nurturing and supportive school environment.Job overviewYou will work alongside the nursery team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment in which our two-year-old children can learn, develop and thrive.

Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting the delivery of engaging, age-appropriate learning through play

• Preparing activities, resources and the nursery environment

• Supporting children’s personal care, wellbeing and daily routines

• Observing children’s learning and development and sharing information with the nursery team

• Encouraging children’s communication, independence and positive relationships

• Building warm and professional relationships with children and their families

• Following the school’s safeguarding, health and safety and early years procedures Job requirements• A DfE-approved, full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification that enables the holder to be included within EYFS staff-to-child ratios

• A minimum of three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths

• Experience of working with young children, preferably children aged two

• An understanding of the EYFS and how young children learn through play

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• A current Paediatric First Aid qualification, or a willingness to complete the required training within three months of starting the role Applicants will be asked to provide the full title of their early years qualification, the awarding organisation and the date on which they began the course so that its eligibility can be confirmed.Why join us?As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Merrydale Infant School, you will have the opportunity to help shape our exciting new nursery provision and make a real difference during an important stage of children’s development.You will join a friendly and supportive team, with opportunities for professional development, training and future career progression.Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show you around and provide an opportunity for you to learn more about our school community and new nursery provision.Interviews will take place during the week commencing 9th November 2026.