Nursery Assistant
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DX16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Target start date 23rd February 2026
Closing date
1 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,469.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £11084.60
Nursery Assistant job summary
About this Role
We are delighted to invite applications for a Part-Time Nursery Assistant to join our warm, welcoming, and nurturing nursery, set within our wonderful school community. If you are passionate about supporting young children at the very start of their learning journey, we would love to hear from you.
Hours: 20 hours per week
Working weeks: 38 weeks per year (Term time only)
Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)
FTE Salary: £24,469.00
Contract: Maternity Cover
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Holds a minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification
Is enthusiastic, caring, and passionate about early childhood development
Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
Is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences
In return, we offer:
A friendly, supportive team within a wonderful school
An inspiring nursery environment with Outstanding EYFS practice
Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in Early Years education
About Copper Valley Infants and Nursery
Our school was graded Good by Ofsted in 2022, with Outstanding Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision, and this is something we are incredibly proud of. Our nursery is a happy, vibrant place where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and thrive through high-quality play-based learning and strong, caring relationships.
We are proud to have been a member of the Bridge Trust family of schools since December 2015 and actively embrace the Trust’s values and motto of our Academies being ‘Stronger Together’.
About Bridge Schools Trust
Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by a shared commitment to putting learning first.
Our values guide everything we do:
- Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving
- Curious, always innovating and learning
- Responsible, accountable to our communities
- Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour
- Excellent in our expectations and delivery
- Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges
By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking Trust where staff are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and professional development is encouraged.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Media check, and satisfactory references.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement , we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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
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 Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy website
School location
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