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Level 2 Nursery Assistant

Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2RU

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  10 December 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours a week. Currently 6.5 hours on Monday and Wednesday and 3 hours on Friday afternoon but these days could be changed to suit the candidate, although Tuesday would not be available. There is also an opportunity to take up more hours on the days worked for the Wraparound Care position also being advertised.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31.8.2026 in the first instance
• Pay scale: Grade 5 Scale Point 6
• Hourly rate: £13.47 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery Assistant to work in our growingNursery provision and EYFS. Hours worked will be Mon, Weds and Fri morning: 6.5 hours Monday and Wednesday with 3 hours on a Friday afternoon presently, however apart from Tuesday we can be quite flexible with the days and times.

We are committed to providing further professional development for every member of staffand would support a candidate in developing their skills in teaching and learning in Nurseryand even primary phases if desired.

Additional hours could be added if the candidate was interested in any part of the Wraparound Care position we are also advertising.

What the school offers its staff

Our Federation offers a cooperative team environment with Cheswardine Nursery offering an opportunity to work under the direction of a very experienced and approachable Officer in Charge with a growing number of children alongside and with the rest of the primary school community. We are proud of the way in which Nursery mixes with the school and all ages get along together at breaktimes and lunchtimes in particular. The school is very inclusive and this is something we celebrate.

Nursery will take part in whole school activities and fun events from theatre trips to sports days and the suitable candidate will thrive in our team and 'family' culture.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 55 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: head@cheswardine.school
• Phone number: 01630 817640
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cheswardine-primary-and-nursery-school-market-drayton

Cheswardine is a very special place to work, mainly due to the amazing staff who work here and the fantastic children. Our Federation of two village academies is committed to providing a learning environment for staff and pupils alike with the vision of everyone achieving their potential and enjoying learning on the way. We are a member of Collective Vision Trust and work cooperatively with them in the aim of achieving our goals.

Arranging a visit to Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@cheswardine.school.

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