Nursery Playworker
Wellesbourne CofE Primary School, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9QG11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25.75 hours a week - Monday to Thursday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- D5
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Experience of working in a Nursery or Early Years setting
- Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of safeguarding (training will be provided)
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming and supportive team who love what they do
- Full induction and training
- Ongoing professional development and qualification opportunities
- Excellent working conditions and a positive, inclusive culture
- Discount on wrap-around childcare
- A chance to make a real and lasting impact in our children’s lives
Further information about the job
At Wellesbourne CE Primary School, part of the Fosse Multi-Academy Trust, we know that play is where learning truly begins. Our Nursery is a vibrant, nurturing space where children are encouraged to explore, imagine, and grow - and we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Playworker to join our wonderful team.
This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives, helping them to build confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love of learning in their early years.
About the Role
As our new Nursery Playworker, you’ll be part of a supportive and dedicated team that creates a safe, happy, and inspiring environment for every child. We recognise the importance of this role and the profound impact it has on a child’s early development and lifelong learning journey. Every smile, story, and shared moment helps to build the foundations for confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning that will stay with them for years to come.
You’ll work alongside our experienced Nursery staff to deliver high-quality care and play-based learning experiences, supporting children to explore, imagine, and thrive in a nurturing and inclusive setting.
You’ll also support children during lunchtime, ensuring that every part of their day is filled with care, encouragement, and positivity.
We’re looking for someone who shares our belief that every child deserves the very best start in life - someone who brings warmth, patience, and joy to this vital role.
The Fosse MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be ableto provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process school and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to interview.
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 Wellesbourne CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 467 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wellesbourne CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- admin3073@welearn365.com
- Phone number
- 01789 840311
Wellesbourne is a ‘Good’ two form entry school (Ofsted Feb 2024) with its own Nursery, an ‘Excellent’ SIAMs report and is part of the Fosse Multi Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to Wellesbourne CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin3073@welearn365.com.
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