Nursery Assistant

St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.05 - £13.47 Hourly

Nursery Assistant job summary

St Thomas Cantilupe Primary School is a partner academy of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust

Nursery Assistant

To work: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 3:30pm Term Time only

Friday 8.30am - 5.15pm (latest end time) Term Time only

SCP 4 - 6 Depending on Experience

Would you like to make a difference? Are you committed to giving children the best start in life? We would like to appoint a Nursery Assistant to join our fantastic Early Years team. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of the exciting changes we are making as we expand our nursery provision.

The successful candidate will:

have a passion for Early Years’ education

enjoy working as part of a hardworking and committed team

be imaginative and enthusiastic, with the ability to inject fun into play and learning - a great sense of humour is vital!

have a good understanding of the EYFS Curriculum

will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

will be able to communicate with and motivate children effectively

have a strong commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of all children

have a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 qualification

The Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow a safer recruitment policy.

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

The Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow a safer recruitment policy.

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 St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-cantilupe-cofe-academy

St Thomas Cantilupe CE Primary School is clear about its mission. We are here to light up learning for every member of our school community. We are a school that is proud of our diversity, inclusivity, determination and desire to serve. We aim to develop life long learners who thrive in our care and whose lights shine brightly as the heart and future of our world.

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