HLTA, Nursery Experience

Axcis Education Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; Full time

Job description

Location: Taunton
Hours: 8.15am – 3.30pm, Mon-Fri
Salary: £83.40 - £95 per day depending on experience.
Contract Type: Full-time with potential for permanent placement for the right candidate.

Are you a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and Nursery practitioner looking for a new challenge? Axcis are delighted to be working with a thriving nursery in Taunton.

About the Nursery:

The nursery is attached to a successful primary school in the heart of Somerset. Employing interactive and pioneering instruction techniques, the nursery aims to provide a welcoming, exciting, and carefully structured environment where each child is able to achieve their full potential. Parents play a key role in nursery life here and practitioners are expected to build and maintain strong links between home and school. With a range of indoor and outdoor space, the nursery offers a range of opportunities for each child to explore and grow.

About the Role:

As a HLTA within a nursery setting, you can be expected to support with the following:

1. Setting the room up for the day.
2. Welcoming, settling and registering children at the beginning of the day and maintaining safety records.
3. Supporting with mealtimes and any first aid needs.
4. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.
5. Organising and initiating structured play opportunities.
6. Observing and assessing children’s progress and communicating this with parents.
7. Encouraging social interaction and communication skills.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has nursery experience
• Is a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (or equivalent)
• Can adapt to the needs and personalities of individual children and is passionate about supporting their unique journeys
• Is confident leading others and communicating with parents/carers
• Is first-aid trained

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving nursery in Taunton, please submit your CV to apply!

Contact: Sancha Clark
Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 2016

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).