Nursery Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Manor Oak Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,617.00 - £29,025.00 Annually (FTE)

Nursery Assistant (Maternity Cover) job summary

Main Purpose of the Role:

Support the Nursery Lead in all aspects of delivering a high-quality, inclusive nursery provision. This includes assisting in planning and implementing engaging activities, ensuring the well-being and development of every child, and fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where all children feel supported and valued.

Responsibilities:

Building Relationships: Foster positive interactions with children, encouraging cooperation and mutual support. Monitor their well-being and offer assistance as needed.

Activity Implementation: Design and assess activities to guarantee all children benefit from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Progress Tracking: Collaborate with the Nursery Team, SENCOs, and external agencies to monitor and support children's development.

Role Modeling: Serve as a positive example to promote effective relationships among staff, parents/carers, and children.

Behavior Management: Encourage good behavior through praise and rewards, addressing poor behavior in line with school policy.

Safeguarding: Attend mandatory Safeguarding Children training and adhere to the guidelines of Keeping Children Safe in Education. Report and document any safeguarding concerns to the Nursery Lead/DSL.

Incident Management: Handle minor incidents and disputes, referring serious cases to the Nursery Lead/SLT. Maintain and monitor accident and incident records.

Inclusive Provision: Work with the Nursery Lead to support children with additional needs, ensuring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other plans are in place.

Health and Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of all children.

Engaging Activities: Take pride in providing enjoyable breakfast and activities for pupils.

Positive Relationships: Build warm and supportive relationships with pupils, anticipating their needs and offering suggestions to support them.

Effective Communication: Speak clearly and listen attentively to children, using questions to check understanding and remaining tactful.

First Aid: Administer first aid as needed, following health and safety guidelines. Participate in relevant training, such as basic first aid.

Diversity and Inclusion: Support diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all. Build effective working relationships by being open and honest.

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 Manor Oak Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Oak Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-oak-primary-school-orpington

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