Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant

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  • Job Reference: 3228
  • Job type: Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Work pattern: Part-time
  • Salary: Please see below
  • Date posted: Thursday 15 May 2025
  • Closing date for applications: Friday 13 June 2025
  • Employer: Cumberland Council

Start on 1st September 2025

Permanent Part-Time Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant
(The role is permanent, subject to a 3 month probationary period)
 PDC7 £27,711 ( A) per annum pro rata 
Frizington Nursery School & Pre-School are looking to employ a permanent Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant 
who is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

It is an exciting time at Frizington Nursery School as we continue to grow and expand our school. This post will 
require you to work in our School Nursery Classroom with our 3-4 years and be a key person who takes lead on our 
rising 3 year olds.

You will have the full support from the Senior Leadership Team to learn and develop in this new, 
exciting and pivotal role within our wonderful Nursery School.

Working hours are 32.5 hours per week, term time + 1 week to start on 1st September 2025

The suitable candidate must have:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

The successful candidate must also be able to:
- Work constructively as part of a team
- Liaise effectively with staff and parents
- Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classroom
- Show initiative and hold high expectations for all pupils including those with SEND
- Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
- Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a secure knowledge of child development
- Have the confidence and knowledge to plan and lead curriculum activities and provision

Frizington Nursery School & Pre-School can offer:
- A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
- Commitment to professional development
- Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors
- Supportive Senior Leadership Team who have high aspirations and expectations for the continuous 
development of the school

Frizington Nursery & Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young 
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an 
enhanced DBS disclosure checks, alongside satisfactory references for this post.

Application packs are available by email from CAnson@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk

Completed and signed application forms, with a supporting letter of application should be returned marked by email to
CAnson@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk

If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Oddie (Headteacher) on 01946 810846/ Claire Anson (Business 
Manager) on 01946 811189

Closing Date: 13th June 2025 - midday
Interview Date: Week commencing 30th June 2025

Contact Frizington Nursery School

Address

Address

Frizington Nursery School
Main Street
Frizington
CA26 3PF