Are you looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant job in Hertford from September? Could a maternity cover role in a well-established Hertfordshire primary school with nursery provision be the right next step for you?
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a primary school with nursery provision in Hertford from September on a maternity cover basis.
You will be supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, so the school will be looking for someone who can help create a calm, engaging and well-supported start to school life.
Key points:
Early Years Teaching Assistant role
EYFS setting
Maternity cover
Start date in September
Based in Hertford, Hertfordshire
A sound understanding of the EYFS will be important in this post
The School
This is a Hertfordshire primary school with nursery provision for children aged 3 to 11. Publicly available information shows that it was judged Good by Ofsted following its inspection in December 2023, with Early Years provision also judged Good.
The school website highlights a strong emphasis on “Nurturing Life-Long Learning”, with values including commitment, creativity, collaboration, communication, curiosity, confidence and craftsmanship. It also describes a strong sense of community, close work with families, and a physical environment that supports sport, creativity and enquiry-based learning.
For candidates interested in Early Years, the school’s nursery information also points to a setting where children benefit from a range of learning experiences across the wider school, including access to spaces such as the library, hall and running track, with shared events helping children feel part of the school community and supporting transition into Reception.
Why this school may appeal:
Primary school with nursery provision
Hertford location with straightforward access for local candidates
Community-focused ethos
Clear emphasis on children’s personal development and lifelong learning
EYFS provision recognised as Good by Ofsted
A setting that appears to value both indoor and wider-school learning experiences
Who This Role May Suit
This role may suit you if you:
have experience as a Teaching Assistant in Early Years or a similar primary setting
have a sound understanding of the EYFS
enjoy helping young children settle, explore, communicate and grow in confidence
are able to offer consistency and commitment across the maternity cover period
We Can Offer You
Our support and experience as the primary specialist working in partnership with Herts Education
A very competitive daily rate
Pay under PAYE plus additional employee benefits
Health and wellbeing support
Interested?
Please call us now for further information on 01992 611902 or send us your CV and we will call you.
Visits to the school and interviews may be arranged immediately.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.
All roles advertised by Moore Teachers are genuine live vacancies.