Nursery Assistant – 1 Year Fixed Term
Term Time Only
30 hours per week - 8.30am to 3.15pm
To start as soon as possible
The Headteacher and governors are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Assistant / or Level 2 with a desire to obtain Level 3 Childcare Qualification to join our supportive and friendly team.
Randlay Primary School & Nursery is a happy and successful school with an established, thriving Nursery. We are passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our Nursery fosters a love of learning through creative, play-based activities that develop children’s skills, confidence, and curiosity. Our motto, ‘Working together as one’ underpins the values of our school.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner who will complement our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will need to have thorough knowledge of the EYFS curriculum as they will be a key worker for a group of children. Tasks will vary but will include supporting the teacher to ensure that the Nursery environment is well prepared, stimulating, and rich in interests, aiming for the best possible outcomes. The applicant may also lead groups and supervise others under the guidance of the Nursery teacher. The successful candidate will work well with the team to provide high-quality support to our youngest learners, ensuring they have the best start to their educational journey.
The successful candidate will:
* Have the energy, drive, and enthusiasm to help children learn.
* Have strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
* Encourage positive social interactions and help children develop key skills such as communication, numbers, and problem-solving.
* Have patience, creativity, and the ability to build positive relationships with young children.
* Ensure a safe and stimulating environment where children feel secure and valued.
* Support children with personal care as necessary.
* Work in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies to promote children’s well-being and development.
We can offer you:
* A dedicated, hardworking, and cohesive team who all share the school’s values and ethos.
* Enthusiastic, motivated, and well-behaved children.
* An encouraging environment in which to develop your skills.
* A supportive governing body.
This post is a designated customer-facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.
This School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions in your application form.
All completed application forms should be returned by post or email to:
Mrs Sonia Aston, School Administrator
Randlay Primary School, Local Centre, Telford, Shropshire Tel: 01952 386986
Email: a2172@taw.org.uk
Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 19th February 2025
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 19th February 2025
Interviews: Thursday 20th February 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible.
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