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Teaching Assistant - Eastwood Nursery School - SW15 4EUSalary: £24,531.72 per annum (Scale 2)Job Introduction32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 8.30am – 3.45pm)Term time only 39 weeks per year (38 + 1)Permanent Post We are seeking to appoint a new teaching assistant who has experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, aged between 2 to 5. A fantastic opportunity to be part of a thriving maintained nursery school and day nursery in the heart of Roehampton.  Join our inclusive, creative and successful team working with children aged 0 to 5 years.  You should be passionate, motivated, creative and caring with a commitment to high quality early years education, dedication to partnership with families, and the ability to make learning fun. You will need a sound understanding of the EYFS and experience working with Special Needs children and in partnership with parents and colleagues. Visits to Eastwood Nursery are very much encouraged.   Please ring to arrange an appointment on: 020 8876 3976. For a full job description, person specification and application form for the above vacancy, please download from the Wandsworth Council website Completed application forms are to be returned to the school by email or post as detailed above.  Benefits We offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and interest-free loans on annual travel cards. An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. For any further details about us please visit our website or contact us on the telephone number 020 8876 3976.  We also welcome visits where this can be facilitated safely. Completed application should be returned by email to -  Closing date: 09 January 2026 (at noon)Interview date: 15 January 2026 Interview date: We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  CVs are not accepted. Eastwood Nursery School168 Roehampton LaneLondon, SW15 4EUTel: 020 8876 3976Email: : Emma Furlong