Early Years Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Leicester Forest East

## Early Years Level 2 Teaching Assistant### Part of Attenborough Learning Trust
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* Early Years Level 2 Teaching AssistantNEW# Early Years Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Employer:

Uplands Infant School

Location:

Leicester, Leicestershire Contract Type:
Temporary

Hours:

Part Time Contract Length:
Until 09.07.2027

Salary:
Scale Points 5–6

Posted:
30th October 2026

Expires:
10th November 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

5th January 2027

Job :
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** Level 2 Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:20am - 12:00pm per week term time + teacher days only (39 weeks)
Salary:
Band 3 (Points 5-6)
Contract Type:
Temporary Contract

Start Date:

05/01/2027

Contract End Date: 09/07/2027

JOB OVERVIEWUplands Infant School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team, working with our youngest learners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for early childhood education to help give our children the very best start to their learning journey.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Supporting children’s learning and development through play-based activities.
• Providing personal care routines as appropriate for nursery aged children.
• Observing and recording children’s progress to share with staff and parents.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Working effectively as part of the Nursery and wider school team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as retail discounts
• Free access to employee assistance programmeTHE RIGHT CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:
• A relevant Early Years Level 2 childcare/teaching assistant qualification. (Must be an accepted qualification on the DfE Early Years Qualification list)
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• Previous childcare experience
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• A can-do attitude
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
• Demonstrates patience, creativity, and a nurturing approach.

Closing Date: 10th November 2026

Interview Date: 18th November 2026### Attachments Person spec L2 TA EYFSE
9001 Teaching Assistant ~evel Criteria Matrix (2)### Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.