Nursery assistant
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1XQ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): This is a fulltime post, all year around in our nursery Bright Stars which has an age range from 9 months - 4 years. The hours will be generally from 8am - 4pm but this may change according to the needs of our families.
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £12.80
What skills and experience we're looking for
The directors would like to appoint a member of staff to the role of early years assistant to work in our nursery, Bright Stars. The successful applicant will have a good knowledge of how to support early years children.
We are looking for a member of staff who is a good team player and clear of how to develop children’s self-regulation under the guidance of the managers. The candidate will have the ability to form positive relationships with children quickly. Preferably someone who has already had experience of working in the early years sector with a range of ages. Bright Stars Plymouth CIC are based on the Yealmpstone Farm Primary site. We are also involved with the Early Years Stronger Practice Hub and part of the IDEAL Alliance so can provide lots of professional development opportunities.
Level 2 Early Years childcare is essential. Further qualifications are desirable.
Safeguarding is a very important aspect of Bright Stars Nursery. All applicants will be expected to have a full DBS check and disclose any issues which may be relevant to them working in a school.
What the school offers its staff
We are a trauma informed practice and we have an excellent CPD package for our staff, ensuring they are kept up to date with the latest training.
We are part of The IDEAL Alliance and are leading the Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub and are heavily involved in evidence based research. We believe in developing our staff and helping them to build a career.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Yealmpstone Farm Primary school is committed to safeguarding all its pupils and will request references and a full DBS check for all candidates shortlisted as well. Any gaps in employment will be discussed at the interview stage should you be successful in the shortlisting.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobUpload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Yealmpstone Farm Primary School website
- Email address
- tbowden@yfps.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01752343411
Primary School
Arranging a visit to Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tbowden@yfps.co.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
1:1 Teaching Assistant with MTA Responsibilities
Holbeton Primary School
The Square, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1LT
Part Time Teaching Assistant, 30hrs per week (5 days a wk, 38 wks per yr)
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Plympton Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UB
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Plymouth and Devon, Plymouth and Torbay