Nursery Assistant - Level 2
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4LB31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st June 2026
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Essex County Council Sale 3 (Points 5 to 6) - FTE £25,583 to FTE £25,989
Additional allowances
Essex County Council Sale 3 (Points 5 to 6) - FTE £25,583 to FTE £25,989
Nursery Assistant - Level 2 job summary
Nursery Assistant
Job Title: Nursery Assistant - Level 2
Location: Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery
Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Term Time Only (Maternity Cover)
Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery is an inclusive primary school and nursery at the heart of our community, where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Our pupils are enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we are proud of the supportive relationships that exist between staff, children and families. We are committed to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on both academic achievement and pupils’ personal development. Our dedicated and collaborative staff team work closely together to create a nurturing environment where everyone feels supported, inspired and motivated to succeed.
As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, we are investing in additional support staff in our Nursery. We are looking for passionate, resilient and inclusive Nursery Assistants to join our team. The successful candidates will have the ability to build strong, positive relationships with the children and help to create an engaging learning environment that supports both academic progress and emotional development.
Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery is part of LIFE Education Trust, a family of schools who work together and have the same mission, to build great learning communities founded on our values of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion.
The successful candidates will support children and help them to access learning and thrive in our nurturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesD
- Deliver learning activities and support for children, including those with SEND
- Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
- Contribute to the assessment of pupils’ development
- Assist with the planning and adaptation of learning activities
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
- Work collaboratively with the Nursery Lead Teacher, Senior Leadership Team, SENCo and external professionals
- Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils with personal care where required
- To keep children safe by following the school’s safeguarding procedures
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with young children (0-5 years)
- Has a caring, patient and nurturing approach
- Has good communication and teamwork skills
- Understands safeguarding and child protection
- Has a commitment to supporting all children to reach their full potential
- Has relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Early Years)
- Has knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Has some experience supporting children with additional needs
What we offer:
- A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team
- Opportunities for professional learning and development
- A strong commitment to inclusion, with experienced SEND support in place
- Supportive leadership team and a positive working culture
- A positive Nursery environment where everyone is valued
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Safeguarding
Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.
We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit us for an informal look around. It’s a great opportunity to meet the team, see our setting in action, and get a real feel for what it’s like to work here.
Please complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
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.
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- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 382 pupils
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery website
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