Nursery Teaching Assistant

4 days ago

Exeter EX, United Kingdom Cornerstone Academy Trust Full time £24,000 - £31,000 per year

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: 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, 40 weeks a year (term time + 10 days)
  • Salary:  Full time equivalent starting at £23,557

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.

Closing Date:  10th December 2025

Interviews may be held as applications are received.



Please complete the online application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and 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:

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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