15 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    17 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 20 hrs worked flexibly Mon - Fri - 4 hours a day

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Level 2 B4 - Level 3 C5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a vacancy within our Nursery team for a Nursery Assistant, and we are looking for exceptional candidates who:-

  • Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the nursery team to support children across all areas of the EYFS curriculum
  • Will be required to work under the direction of the Nursery Lead and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the nursery setting
  • Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion
  • Have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a nursery environment
  • Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
  • Has the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
  • Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress


What the school offers its staff

Shaldon Nursery is well-regarded for its inclusive approach and excellent support provided for children and families. We are an inclusive learning community that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to ensuring that all of our children achieve excellence as happy, enthusiastic and purposeful learners.

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to the wider school/ nursery life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve


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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Shaldon Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
200 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
07915071143

Arranging a visit to Shaldon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk.

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