Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYFS – Nursery Lead) Maternity Cover

Toynton All Saints Primary School

Required for: September 2026
Hours: 22.5
Contract: Fixed Term until June 2027
Grade: G5 LC12 (£27,254 FTE, £16,352 pro-rata)

Toynton All Saints Primary School is a small, friendly village school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to giving every child the very best start to their education. Due to an upcoming maternity leave, we are seeking to appoint a skilled and nurturing Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to lead our Nursery provision as part of our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) unit for the majority of the 2026-27 academic year.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner who is passionate about high‑quality early education and child development, and who is ready to take a lead role in shaping our Nursery provision within a supportive team.

The Role

Working under the direction of the EYFS teacher and senior leaders, the successful candidate will:

• Take a lead role in the day‑to‑day organisation and running of the Nursery setting
• Support the planning and delivery of a play‑based, language‑rich curriculum aligned to the EYFS statutory framework
• Observe, assess and contribute to tracking children’s progress, with a strong focus on communication and language, personal development and early learning behaviours
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment that supports children’s curiosity, independence and wellbeing
• Work closely with parents, carers and external professionals to support children’s individual needs
• Model high expectations for behaviour, relationships and care
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and the development of EYFS practice

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a relevant Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years or Childcare
• Has experience of working in a Nursery or EYFS setting, ideally with some leadership or responsibility
• Has a secure understanding of the EYFS framework and effective early years pedagogy
• Is warm, patient and committed to meeting the needs of all children
• Can work effectively as part of a team and use their initiative when leading practice
• Has good communication skills and a positive approach to working with families
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Offer:

• A welcoming, supportive school community
• Enthusiastic and happy children who enjoy learning
• Opportunities for professional development within EYFS
• Supportive leadership with a clear commitment to staff wellbeing

Safeguarding

Toynton All Saints Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre‑employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June at 1pm

Please contact the school if you wish to organise a visit via enquiries@toyntonprimary.co.uk or call the school office on 01790 752242.

Alternatively, complete the application form below and send to enquiries@toyntonprimary.co.uk