Early Years Assistant

Guildford Nursery School, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1NR

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: • 8.45am - 3.30pm Monday – Friday. • We will also consider 8.45am-1.30pm Monday - Friday, • We can also consider 36 hours per week within the hours of 7.45am-4.30pm Monday - Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £17,606 pa pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Would you like to work somewhere dedicated to Early Years education and care? Somewhere committed to your professional development? A place of learning and development for all with great opportunities?

If your answer is yes then we are the right place for you. Guildford Nursery School is looking to recruit term time only assistants to start as soon as possible.

Our large Maintained Nursery School is based on two sites, both with wonderful outdoor spaces.

We have some permanent and temporary roles available and are looking for people with a passion for early years education and a can-do attitude. We are also particularly interested in people with an interest in supporting children with additional needs.

Serious candidates are strongly recommended to call and/or visit the nursery school prior to applying. Please ring 01483 566589.

Role:

The posts will be based at Guildford Nursery School, Hazel Avenue GU1 1NR.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Positive, flexible, responsible and with an interest in young children including those with additional needs and how they learn.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to support the provision of a rich, inclusive, safe yet challenging environment. and curriculum to meet each of our children’s unique interests and needs.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge including formal qualifications.
• A positive, friendly and supportive team of staff and governors.
• Great resources and facilities including a large, beautiful garden.
• The chance to work with fantastic children.

Flexible working opportunities

Further details about the role

Hours of work:

• 8.45am - 3.30pm Monday – Friday.
• We will also consider 8.45am-1.30pm Monday - Friday,
• We can also consider 36 hours per week within the hours of 7.45am-4.30pm Monday - Friday.

Salary range: PS3 £23,576 FTE pro rata

Actual annual salary example: £17,606 pa pro rata for the 8.45am-3.30pm every day, term time only role

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job_Applicant_Privacy_Notice.pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)

Covering_Letter_for_Application_Pack EYA Jan 2025.pdf - 84.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Early Years Assistant Job Description.pdf - 111 KB (opens in new tab)

About Guildford Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Guildford Nursery School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: jeanette@guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01483 566589
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/guildford-nursery-school-and-family-centre (opens in new tab)

Our large Maintained Nursery School is based on two sites, both with wonderful outdoor spaces.
We are the Lead Provider for family centres and family resilience services for the borough of Guildford.

Arranging a visit to Guildford Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jeanette@guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk.

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