Part-Time Temporary Teaching Assistant – Nursery

Part-Time Teaching Assistant – Nursery

Temporary Contract for Spring and Summer Terms 2026

Hours: 11.00am – 2.00pm (Tuesday and Friday only)

Salary: Grade 1A, point 3 (£24,796 per annum)

The Governors of the Queens’ Federation are seeking to appoint a part-time teaching assistant to the Queen Emma Nursery.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to work as a part of our dedicated Nursery team. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, have the ability to work as part of a team and develop positive and effective relationships with colleagues, children and their parents. The role will include supporting individuals and groups of children over the lunchtime period, when eating and in their play.

Queen Emma and Queen Edith Primary Schools are in a Federation, sharing a leadership team and Governing Body. The Queens’ Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, ISA registration, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical checks and two satisfactory references.

For further information and an application form please visit our website www.queenemmaschool.org.uk or contact Jovita Dargiene – jdargiene@queenemma.cambs.sch.uk .

Please note the school may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

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