1:1 Nursery Support Assistant

Thames Primary Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EE

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  02/02/2026 or as soon as successful candidate is available

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 24,413.00 - 25,185.00

1:1 Nursery Support Assistant job summary

Closing date: 9am Friday 23rd January 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 26th January 2026

Start Date: 2nd February 2026 (or as soon as successful candidate is available)

Salary: Grade B SCP 2-4 - FTE £24,413-£25,185 per annum (pro rata salary £14,377 - £14,831 pa)

Location:  Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, South Shore, Blackpool FY4 1EE

Contract type:  Part time / 26 hours per week / Term Time Only

Contract term: Temporary until 31st August 2026

Working Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-3pm, Thursdays and Fridays 8am-4pm

Welcome to Thames Primary Academy & Nursery

At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do. 💜

We are looking for a Nursery 1:1 Support Assistant at Thames Primary Academy & Nursery who can help give our children the best possible start in their early years.

Our nursery is an integral part of our Primary Academy. We have a 25 place 2-3 room and a 40 place preschool room. Each room is led by an experienced room leader, supported by 3-4 nursery practitioners and welfare staff who support over lunchtime. Our Nursery Manager comes from an EYFS Teaching background and the majority of children feed through to our Reception classes when they start school. We have a safeguarding lead who works over the whole site, an Early Years SEND team supporting children with additional needs and a nursery administrator who manages admissions, fees, parent contact and attendance. 

Our nursery is a place where children flourish and grow because they: 

• Have a strong sense of belonging
• Feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
• Are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement 
• Can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
• Have access to an exciting EYFS curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
• Can learn in a setting which is state of the art and exceptionally well resourced

We are looking for someone who can:

• As part of a professional team, assist in working with children on their education and social development and provide a high quality of care. 
• Effectively communicate with early years pupils to encourage social, educational and physical development and acceptable behaviour. 
• Contribute to the planning of activities for the session, day or week.
• Lead in the practical learning and play activities of individuals or groups of children.
• Conduct all activities in a professional manner at all times.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary and pension plan
• Term time only working (13 weeks holiday each year) 
• A commitment to promoting staff well being by providing certainty, fairness and consistency in the treatment of all employees
• A supportive and skilled staff team
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme(EAP), delivered by Wisdom
• Access to Simply Health, with 24 hour GP access and financial support for medical and optical needs.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

If you want to make a difference, with unconditional support in a professional and forward thinking environment, we would love to hear from you!

In your application please indicate in your supporting letter how your skills, experience and beliefs align with ours.

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Thames Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thames Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thames-primary-academy

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our children, the expertise and dedication of our staff, the support of our parents, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence.

The school and nursery classrooms and the outdoor play areas have been modernised and refurbished to an exceptional standard over recent years and we are very proud to be able to offer our children a truly exceptional learning environment which is bright, stimulating and state of the art in terms of technology, innovation and comfort.

A building, however, is only as good as the people working within. Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place on their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools across the ATC Achievement through Collaboration Trust.

Our Ethos
At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do.💜

Our academy is a place where children flourish and grow because they:

have a strong sense of belonging
feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
follow our positive behaviour aspirations of being ready, responsible and respectful
are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement
can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
have access to an aspirational curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
are challenged to work hard, be determined and have a positive attitude
are motivated to be ambitious and to strive for personal excellence


Our Aims
We offer a curriculum which is broad in content, rich in possibilities, instils a love for learning and a strong grounding in mastering the basics for future success.
We offer children a high quality and inclusive environment, by holding the highest expectations of all our pupils and knowing our children well.
We promote an ethos of respect and empathy, where diversity is valued and celebrated – both within the school and in the wider world.
We build strong relationships with children, parents and carers based on trust and mutual respect.
We celebrate perseverance, resilience and risk-taking, ensuring children welcome challenges and are not frightened to make mistakes.
We strive for all children to leave Thames as independent learners with self-belief and an abiding respect for others.
We are driven to ensure our academy is a place where successful learners, responsible citizens and confident individuals are ready for their next step in education and their future lives.

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