Nursery Assistant

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9QJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,771 actual per annum

Nursery Assistant job summary

Tel: 01953 602333

Email: office@wicklewood.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: www.wicklewoodschool.co.uk 

Headteacher: Laurence Hughes

• Salary: Scale C, £20,771 actual per annum (£26,427 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part time
• 34 hours per week
• Term time plus 1 week

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is a community school in the heart of the countryside. Our nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5, laying the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. We are a successful and happy school, combining a caring ethos with a commitment to high standards and excellent outcomes for children. 

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for young children in our Nursery and Extended Day Care. 

Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To work as part of our dedicated Nursery team, delivering high-quality care and engaging, play-based learning opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children aged 2 to 5 years of age.
• You will play a vital role in helping each child reach their full potential while supporting their communication, physical development, emotional wellbeing, self-care, and social skills. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist in the planning and delivery of play-based EYFS activities for individual children and small groups under the direction of the Nursery Manager.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, caring, inclusive, and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Observe and assess children's progress, sharing this with parents and/or carers. 
• To be 'key person' for individual children within Nursery, taking the lead on their education and care whilst in attendance. 
• To assist with personal care and health needs, which may include: administering medication, assisting with personal care, carrying out other agreed health-related procedures in line with the schools’ policies. 
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, therapists, and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for every child.

Requirements:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or working towards.
• Previous experience working with young children, in an early year setting
• Be warm, caring, and engaging
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• Be passionate about supporting children’s progress and development
• Be committed to the school’s high standards of learning and pastoral care
• Enhanced DBS check 

We offer:

• An inclusive and caring ethos
• Enthusiastic, motivated and happy children
• A motivated and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A wider professional learning community
• A supportive governing body and school community

Please direct any questions to the school office: office@wicklewoodschool.co.uk or contact Mr Hughes on 01953 602333.

How to apply

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@wicklewood.norfolk.sch.uk 

Closing date: 16 October 2026, 9am

Interview date: As applications are received

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding pupils. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health check and enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant will also be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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.

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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 Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wicklewood-primary-school-and-nursery

Wicklewood Primary School & Nursery is a popular one-form entry primary school set in a beautiful rural village near Wymondham. Our recent Ofsted inspection of November 2024 judged us ‘Good’ in all areas and ‘Outstanding’ for Leadership and Management.

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