Early Years Assistant
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,676.00 - £19,403.00 Annually (Actual)
Early Years Assistant job summary
About Us
At Bushmead Primary & Nursery School we are committed to, and passionate about the learning and progress of all of our children. We have a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and children feel safe. We foster a strong sense of community and promote independence, acceptance, respect and aspiration. Our children are empowered to be active, confident learners where they are inspired to be creative and excel. We were rated Good by Ofsted at our most recent inspection in May 2023.
Our Values
Forgiveness, Positivity, Appreciation, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Resilience, Kindness, Co-operation, Pride, Independence and Happiness.
We can offer
We can offer you a vibrant and happy environment with children who enjoy learning.
A supportive Leadership Team, dedicated and supportive staff.
About this Role
We are seeking a qualified enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our Early Years Foundation Stage team.
This post is graded NJC L2 (Points 4-5).
32.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.
Attendance at our annual safeguarding training day, October Inset Day is compulsory.
Qualifications essential for this role
Applicants must have NNEB, BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
In addition, you will have, or be able to gain a first aid qualification.
Please check the Person Specification on the job description.
Please contact Mrs Diane Blackley, HR & Administration Manager if you have any questions. Visits to our school are welcomed.
Email: admin@bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subjected to an enhanced DBS check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025). Please refer to the attached Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy for our recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce.
If you are shortlisted for this role, an online name search will be undertaken.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applicants for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, an early application is strongly advised.
Please note that we are not accepting calls or emails from recruitment agencies regarding this position. Direct applications only.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone’s responsibility. At Bushmead we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 703 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bushmead Primary & Nursery School website
Bushmead is a very welcoming school with excellent, professional teachers and support staff. Our team is committed to providing the best possible learning experience and pastoral care.
We have a strong vision and build confidence in our young learners. An exciting, creative curriculum has been designed to develop a love of learning. Academic rigour and high standards of behaviour are also at the heart of the school.
Our values underpin our commitment to ensuring we nurture the children in our care. Our team, children and parents are very proud of our school.
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