13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    28 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Term time only - Various shift patterns up to a maximum of 37 hours per week.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months initially

Full-time equivalent salary

26139

What skills and experience we're looking for

ABOUT THE ROLE

Do you have a real passion for supporting children's learning and development through play and first-hand experiences?

Do you want to work somewhere that puts children's needs and interests first?

Are you looking for a new challenge in an exciting and innovative setting?

If you can answer yes to all these questions, then we'd like to hear from you!

The main responsibility will be to work as part of the Nursery team in providing an excellent standard of care and learning opportunities for children aged 2,3 and 4. To work with and support children, including those with a variety of academic, physical and emotional/behavioural needs, on a group or individual basis.

Previous experience is desired; specific training will be given. Level 3 qualification in childcare and education is essential for this role.

What the school offers its staff

ABOUT OUR PARTNERSHIP

We are a 6-school partnership including 3 community schools, 2 faith schools and a maintained Nursery. One of our schools is a National Support School. Our Executive Headteacher and Executive Board support other schools to excel. We centre on the child in every sense of the word. Our diversity and richness enhance the provision that we offer. 5 of our schools are located across Southampton and out 6th school in the New Forest.


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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
627 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02380 554541

We are part of The Learning Federation, which comprises of 5 Schools and an Early Year Centre and Nursery. The Executive Board and Governors are looking for leaders who are passionate about changing children’s lives and we are excited to provide the right individual with a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow as part of a highly motivated and forward-thinking team.

Arranging a visit to Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bppslive.net.

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