EYP or Nursery Assistant

Maidenhead Nursery School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7PG

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2025 or January 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 5 days per week 8:15am to 3:30pm. Tuesday until 5.00pm. (3 days a week would also be considered; ideally Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:15 to 3:30pm)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE from £26,244 / Hourly Rate £13.60 (To be pro-rated for part-time & term time only)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Early Years Practitioner

• Sound knowledge and broad experience of working in a relevant Early Years setting.
• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Standards and their application within an Early Years setting
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels with children, staff, parents and other visitors.
• Practical experience of planning and assessing appropriate stimulating play activities and opportunities for children with a range of abilities.
• The ability to enthuse, motivate and stimulate all children and adults involved within the setting.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks in order to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the Early Years setting.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to very young children.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as team member and to assume increased responsibility for the teaching and learning in the absence of the Early Years Coordinator.
• Willingness to attend and participate in any induction, training and team meetings determined by the Assistant Headteacher

Nursery Assistant

• Ability to relate empathetically and sympathetically to children.
• Understanding of the educational objectives of the Nursery.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs /nursery aged children is desirable.
• First Aid training advantageous
• Commitment to continuing training/development of knowledge
• Skills to safeguard children

What the school offers its staff

• An “Outstanding” setting that places emphasis on child-initiated learning guided by skilful practitioners.
• Highly responsive children who have an enthusiasm for learning.
• Access to continual professional development to extend your skills and knowledge

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

All appointments will be subject to a full DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

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Early Years Teaching Assistant Job Description.doc - 42.5 KB (opens in new tab)

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About Maidenhead Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maidenhead Nursery School website
• Email address: maidenheadnursery@eyfed.org.uk
• Phone number: 01628 623551
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maidenhead-nursery-school

Maidenhead Nursery School is one of 3 maintained nursery schools that form The Cookham, Maidenhead and The Lawns Nursery School Federation in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

The three Nursery Schools retain their individual characteristics and uniqueness that serve their local communities but are led by an Executive Headteacher – Sarah Cottle and one Governing Body.

Arranging a visit to Maidenhead Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email maidenheadnursery@eyfed.org.uk.

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