Merstham Primary, a village community school, has an exciting new opportunity for a Nursery Assistant at level 3 or 2 if good school experience.
Your opportunity
An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen at this small village school to work within our friendly and supportive nursery team with our youngest pupils aged two years and upwards.
We are looking to appoint a committed and caring Nursery Assistant to play a key role in supporting the Nursery Lead. You will play a central role in the children’s development and also their welfare.
What we are looking for
* Be passionate about the education and support for children.
* Be able to develop positive relationships with young children.
* Be flexible with regard to the needs of the children and the school.
* Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
* Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
* Be a confident and clear communicator with parents.
* Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child with whom you are supporting.
* Have experience of working in a nursery setting.
The Details
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30 -3.00pm)
Closing date for applications - 10/01/2025
Interview date – We will interview as soon as possible as we are looking to appoint to start as soon as possible.
Contact
We welcome any informal enquiries and you can contact the school directly who will confirm arrangements.
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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