Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Early Years
Oakway Academy – Including Secondment to Oakway Nursery (EYFS)
NJC Scale Point 3 to 4 (£24,796 to £25,185 FTE)
Actual Salary per annum (£18,804 to £19,099 per annum)
32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Part time considered
Join our dedicated EYFS team and take the next step in your career with a unique opportunity to work across two early years settings. You will play an important role supporting children in nursery and reception classes, gaining valuable experience in a varied and rewarding environment.
We are seeking an EYFS- focused Level 2 Teaching Assistant who is committed to helping pupils thrive and supporting teachers in delivering high‑quality learning. This classroom‑based role spans Oakway Academy and includes a secondment to Oakway Nursery, offering a rich and diverse early years’ experience.
If you:
· have a level 2 qualification in English & Maths
· have a level 2 qualification in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience of working with or caring for children with special needs in a Nursery setting
· NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Practice or equivalent
· are physically fit
· are flexible and responsive with the ability to address potentially challenging situations
· have a commitment to delivering first class support to staff and pupils
we would love to hear from you.
At Oakway Academy, staff are valued and supported. Here is some feedback from existing colleagues showing how they feel about working at our wonderful academy:
“My work colleagues are absolutely amazing and since working in schools for nearly 25 years I have never known such a friendly, compassionate and caring team!”
“All staff have been helping each other to do the best for our school”
“I feel that my ideas are listened to and discussed. I feel that the work I do is recognised and valued”
(Excerpts from Hatton Academies Trust People Wellbeing Survey 2023)
Oakway Academy is part of the Hatton Academies Trust. This expanding Multi Academy Trust is a family of schools collaborating in all aspect of teaching, learning and school management. The Trust is dedicated to high standards of education for all our students, developing opportunities for all and passionate about lifelong learning.
You will be able to apply for this vacancy, plus find a job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website: https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/
Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to help us understand what you, as an individual, will uniquely contribute to the Trust. Submissions that rely too heavily on AI risk obscuring the very qualities we are looking to discover. If you choose to use AI, we encourage you to treat it as a collaborator—not a substitute. Let it support your thinking, not replace it.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am on Monday 23rd February 2026
Education without limits; Integrity at all times
Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.