Nursery Assistant
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5AW34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:45am - 5:45pm.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- 11,338
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced childcare professional to join the team at St Joseph's Nursery.
We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Assistant who shares our commitment to providing exceptional care and education for young children. The successful candidate will be passionate about early years development, full of energy and creativity, and able to build positive and effective partnerships with parents and families.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and welcoming team where every child is encouraged to thrive and reach their full potential.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- NVQ Level 3 (CCLD) or above in Childcare and Early Years Education
- Experience of working within an early years setting
- A commitment to delivering high-quality care and learning experiences
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A warm, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to working with children and families
What the school offers its staff
Why Join St Joseph's Nursery?
At St Joseph's, we are proud of our caring, nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to flourish.
We value our staff and recognise the important role they play in providing exceptional experiences for children and families.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Work in an established nursery with a strong reputation.
- Make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families.
- Work within a supportive and welcoming school community.
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 174 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery website
- Email address
- admin@st-josephs.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01989 564655
We are a happy and thriving Catholic school, providing a broad and balanced curriculum. We take a holistic approach to education; focusing on developing the whole child with Christ at the centre of all we do.
At St Joseph’s we ensure that every child enjoys and achieves, whilst developing the confidence to be independent learners who know how to make informed decisions about the choices they make in life. We are a one form entry school, with 174 pupils currently on roll. We also have an all year round nursery from 0 - 4 year old's.
Arranging a visit to St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-josephs.hereford.sch.uk.
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