Nursery Assistant

Maidenhead Nursery School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7PG

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 8:30am - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months (Possibility to extend)
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,244
• Hourly rate: £13.60

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ability to relate empathetically and sympathetically to children.
• Understanding of the educational objectives of the Nursery.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs /nursery aged children is desirable.
• First Aid training advantageous
• Commitment to continuing training/development of knowledge
• Skills to safeguard children

What the school offers its staff

• An “Outstanding” setting that places emphasis on child-initiated learning guided by skilful practitioners.
• Highly responsive children who have an enthusiasm for learning.
• Access to continual professional development to extend your skills and knowledge

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

All appointments will be subject to a full DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

Nursery Assistant - September 2026.pdf - 89.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Nursery Assistant Job description.pdf - 143 KB (opens in new tab)

About Maidenhead Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maidenhead Nursery School website
• Email address: MAIDENHEADNURSERY@EYFED.ORG.UK
• Phone number: 01628 623551
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maidenhead-nursery-school

Maidenhead Nursery School is one of 3 maintained nursery schools that form The Cookham, Maidenhead and The Lawns Nursery School Federation in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

The three Nursery Schools retain their individual characteristics and uniqueness that serve their local communities but are led by an Executive Headteacher – Sarah Cottle and one Governing Body.

Arranging a visit to Maidenhead Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email MAIDENHEADNURSERY@EYFED.ORG.UK.

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