Nursery Assistant
Shaldon Primary School, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0DD6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
10 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 hours worked flexibly Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31/08/2026
Pay scale
- B3 - C4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a vacancy within our Nursery team for a Nursery Assistant who will work primarily with our 0 – 2 year olds and we are looking for exceptional candidates who: -
• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the nursery team to support children aged between 0 - 5 across all areas of the EYFS curriculum
• Will be required to work under the direction of the Nursery Lead and Deputy 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 the necessary experience and qualifications (minimum of Level 2) to work with children. Ideally, within a baby room, 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.
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 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.
Upload 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 size
- 200 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shaldon Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk
- 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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