Job Description

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2 x Nursery Assistant ( EYFS Teaching Assistant) - St Peter's CofE Primary School

Contract Term:

1 xPermanent, 1 x Fixed Term until 31/08/2026

Term Time only

: 39 weeks per year

Hours:

26.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary:

STC Grade 2 - NJC Points 3-5. Starting salary 15,199 (24,796 FTE)

Closing Date:

Monday 19th January

Interview Date:

Thursday 22nd January

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Benefits:

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme.

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

At St. Peter's we are passionate about providing our preschool children with the best start in their early year's education. We are seeking to appoint someone with a secure understanding of child development, the importance of play and a commitment to providing children with high quality learning experiences. If you are passionate about early years education, we want to hear from you!

At St Peter's Primary there is a real sense of community between the school, the surrounding area and St Peters Church. A strength of our school is its size: we are a small school with currently 162 children on roll, including a nursery. It means we know all our children and families well and can make sure that we do our best to develop their learning in a happy, safe, secure and values - respecting environment.

In joining St Peters, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD, whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values.

Visits to the school are encouraged but not expected. Visits can be booked through the school on 01752 667724 or SPE.admin@stcmat.org

Please note the essential qualifications required for this role detailed in the person specification.

Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website: www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any queries relating to this vacancy, please contact people@stcmat.org.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 15,199.00 per year

Expected hours: 26.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/01/2026