Nursery Teaching Assistant

Nursery TA – Term Time | Exeter | Required as soon as possible

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Join our outstanding Nursery team in The Cornerstone Academy Trust and play a vital role in shaping the future of young learners.

The Cornerstone Academy Trust is a growing trust of schools in Exeter and the surrounding area, known for innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in education. Our Trust motto, “Fortune Favours the Brave,” reflects our commitment to empowering both pupils and staff to reach their full potential. We are proud to lead the region’s Department for Education English Hub, supporting schools across the South West in delivering excellence in literacy and curriculum development.

We offer a dynamic and digitally enabled learning environment, where Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. We offer a wide range of enriching opportunities and experiences to encourage our youngest children to develop their natural curiosity. With a strong focus on meeting individual needs, our Nursery supports early development both indoors and in our fantastic outdoor learning areas.

Your Role

Support children aged 2–4 in all areas of the Early Years curriculum
Work closely with EYFS Teachers and Deputy Nursery Leaders to deliver the range of learning opportunities
Help plan, set up and deliver high-quality learning experiences
Track children’s progress against the Early Learning Goals

What You'll Bring

Experience of working with young children in a nursery or early years setting
A warm, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach
A commitment to professional development and EYFS best practices
Support class teachers in delivering a rich, engaging curriculum

What We Offer

Working hours: 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, 40 weeks a year (term time + 10 days)
Salary:  Full time equivalent starting at £24,522. This would be adjusted to match the hours/weeks worked.

Perks

Heavily discounted childcare 
Health and cycle-to-work schemes 
Generous pension scheme 
Subsidised meals and from our in-house chefs 
Free tea and coffee  
Commitment to ongoing professional development 
State-of-the-art IT equipment

Apply Today

Make a lasting impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Interviews may be held as applications are received.
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Please complete the online application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: 

www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 

 An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.

We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. 

Nutrient	Portion	Per 100g
Carbohydrate	24.96 g	10.19 g
Energy	270.96 kcal	110.60 kcal
Fat	10.66 g	4.35 g
Fibre	1.69 g	0.69 g
Protein	18.75 g	7.65g
Salt	0.64 g	0.26 g
Saturated Fat	5.85 g	2.39 g
Sugar	4.13 g	1.68 g