Nursery Assistant (EYFS)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £7,675.00 Annually (Actual)

Nursery Assistant (EYFS) job summary

Nursery Assistant (EYFS) - St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Chippenham

Salary: £7,675 (Actual)

Hours: 12.5 hours per week, 12.30-3pm Monday to Friday

Permanent, Term time only

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Behind every confident child in the early years is a caring adult who believes in them from the very beginning - someone who offers gentle encouragement at just the right moment, celebrates every small achievement, and supports the routines and relationships that help each child feel safe, secure and ready to thrive.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, nurturing and ambitious setting where happy children develop a love of learning through play, exploration and meaningful experiences. Guided by our shared values - together we love, we learn, we live - we support every child to become curious, confident and independent. Our youngest learners are encouraged to build positive relationships, develop resilience, and grow in confidence as they begin their learning journey.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Nursery Assistant who is passionate about giving children the very best start and who will play a key role in supporting their development within a friendly, supportive and inclusive team. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference at a crucial stage in a child’s development and to be part of a caring and committed early years team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a positive role model who creates a safe, caring and stimulating environment for every child
• Supports children’s learning through play, interaction and purposeful activities
• Brings warmth, patience, creativity and enthusiasm to their role
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Understands the importance of supporting children’s emotional well-being and development
• Encourages independence and celebrates each child’s unique achievements
• Is reflective, motivated and keen to develop their practice
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to the wider setting
• Has a genuine passion for working with young children
• Understands that supporting early learning requires kindness, patience, flexibility and a nurturing approach

At our school, you will find:

• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team
• A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued
• Opportunities for training, development and growing your expertise
• A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West. 

If you are a someone who believes that the little moments matter and know the value of relationships that help children grow in confidence and character - we would truly love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact our School Office Team on 01249 460231 / 653469 or send an email to Office@sm.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.   For more information about our application process, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com.

Closing date:  9am, Friday 19th June 2026

Interview date:  w/c 22nd June 2026

Please note applications may be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you. 

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

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.

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-sn15-2ah

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