Teaching Assistant Term Time Only

34 hours a week, term time only

Scale 2 Grade 3 to 4 – £23,482.50 to £23,817.86 (actual salary depending on experience).

You must have GCSE level or equivalent, spoken and written English.

You must have experience of working or being with very young children OR a keen interest in Child Development and Childhood.

Permanent contract – (subject to probationary period)

Start date: As soon as possible or January 2026.

• We are looking for a caring, motivated and responsible Teaching Assistant to join our experienced Nursery School team.
• You will be working with 2, 3 and 4 year olds who have access to play in 4 different class rooms (Shelters) and a large garden. Therefore, this is an energetic and active role.
• The job involves supporting children in their play, working within a nursery class including supporting children with additional needs. The role also includes supervision of children at lunchtimes.
• The nursery has a strong ethos of inclusion and a tradition of valuing all children and their individual interests.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will have,

• A high expectation of children’s learning and development and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Experience of working with children under 5 years old.
• A professional and warm approach in their interactions with children, families and staff.
• A positive and enquiring attitude to their own professional development.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £23,482.50 to £23,817.86 per year

Location

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
McMillan Street
London
London
SE8 3EH

Supporting documents

• Teaching Assistant Job Description
• Teaching Assistant Person Specification
• Application Form

Deadline and how to apply

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the

Person Specification to be offered the post.

If you are interested in visiting the school, please telephone

0208 692 4041 to book a time.

Please apply for this post using the Royal Borough of Greenwich Application Form. Please email completed application forms to mcampbell@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk.

Application forms must be signed by hand.

No C.V.s will be accepted.

 You will not be short-listed unless you name two people to provide a reference.

Closing date and Short Listing: Wednesday 12^th November 2025, midday

Interviews: Wednesday 26^th November 2025

Equal opportunities

Rachel McMillan Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer. Rachel McMillan Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments will be conditional to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserve the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the panel to be discussed at interview stage.