Nursery Assistant
Danetree Primary School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SEDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 June 2025 at 9:30am
Date listed
5 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Associate 2.1 £22,918.66 FTE
Nursery Assistant job summary
An exciting opportunity to join us as a Nursery Assistant in our Ofsted rated "Outstanding" School.
Have you got the drive, desire and dedication to make a difference to our children?
Your Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistant to play a key role in supporting children. Our school has a passion and understanding of what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.
Applicants must have Level 2 full and relevant qualification (please see attached list) in Childcare and previous experience within a Nursery setting is essential.
What we are looking for
- A Level 2 Nursery Assistant who is passionate, enthusiastic and committed to the educational development of children and can help build the foundations to a fulfilled and varied educational offering.
- Committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best
- Able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community
- Able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations
- Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children and support them in becoming lifelong learners
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying.
About Danetree Primary School
Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated "OUTSTANDING" School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children.
As an academy within GLF Schools. we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.
We can offer you:
- The support of GLF schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing, and dynamic organisation
- Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme
- An exciting opportunity to work within a growing school, shaping the future and strategic direction
- Confident, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
- A commitment to providing children with high quality learning opportunities
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School .
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information
The Details
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £22,918.66 per annum FTE
Pro Rata Salary: £18,073.72
Hours: 33hrs a week 8.30am - 3.45pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday and 8.30am - 4.30pm Wednesdays - 39 weeks (term time plus Inset Days)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 19th June at 9.30am
Interview Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
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 are not accepted.
About Danetree Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 950 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Danetree Primary School website
Danetree Primary School has gone through an exciting journey to become a four-form entry Primary school in September 2016. Recently rated by Ofsted as an 'Outstanding' school, we pride ourselves on the commitment and dedication of the entire staff body and we proudly promote our passion and desire to assist in the educational development and enhancement of each and every child within our school.
Our mission is clear; ‘Danetree is a caring school where learning is creative, challenging and inspiring; enabling all to achieve their potential.
Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.
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