Teaching Assistant - Rachel McMillan Nursery School

Job Introduction

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre

Website: www.rachelmcmillannursery.co.uk

Email: admin@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk

Part-Time Teaching Assistant – 20 hours a week, term time only

Scale 2 Grade 3 to 4 – £13,165.13 to £13,368.31 pro rata (actual salary depending on experience).

Hours: Monday to Friday inclusive 8:30 – 12.30

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

You must have experience of working or being with very young children AND importantly, this role is to give specific Special Educational Needs (SEND), targeted support.

Fixed Term contract – January 2026 to July 31st 2027 (subject to probationary period)

Start date: January 2026.

• We are looking for a caring, motivated and responsible Teaching Assistant to join our experienced Nursery School team.
• You will be working to give specific targeted support for complex SEN. Therefore, this is an energetic and active role. You will be expected to lift and support with physical movement and follow individualised targets provided by various health practitioners. Appropriate training will be given.
• The nursery has a strong ethos of inclusion and a tradition of valuing all children and their individual interests.

The successful candidate will have,

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

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.

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 sbm@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: Wednesday 10th December 2025, Midday.

Short Listing: Wednesday 10th December

Interviews: Thursday 18th December 2025