We are looking for an Early Assistant to work within our outstanding Nursery setting. The successful candidate/s will be nurturing, enthusiastic about child development and committed to becoming part of our friendly, forward thinking team. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, a welcoming working environment with friendly, motivated children. Please take a look at our vision, values and aims to find out about the ethos and environment we are proud to promote for the children, families and staff in our Tenterfield community. We will need a term time 4 weeks contract 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, however this can be discussed at interview as we are looking for the right candidate/s to fit what we need. The position is subject to a successful probationary period and will be a fixed term contract until July 2025, with the view to extend dependant on nursery numbers. Visits to the school are positively encouraged. Please visit our website at www.tenterfield.herts.sch.uk to find out more about our setting and take a video tour. We will close the advert early if we find a suitable candidate/s for the position. We are an inclusive school and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff; and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure & Barring Service. In line with Safer Recruitment good practice we do not accept CVs. Please ensure that you use the Personal Statement section of the application to demonstrate your skills and experience and how you meet the person specification for this role. Visits to the setting are positively encouraged. Please phone Vicky at Tenterfield (01438 714564) or email headtenterfield.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit and to discuss the role in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you.