Nursery Practitioner

Thames Primary Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25583-25989

Nursery Practitioner job summary

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 9th March 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 9th March 2026

Start Date: April 2026 (or after current notice period for the successful applicant)

Salary:  Grade C SCP 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE salary per annum) Pro rata salary £20, 101 - £20, 420

Location:  Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, South Shore, Blackpool FY4 1EE

Contract type:  Part time 33.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - Shift patterns between 8am and 5pm.

Contract term:  Permanent

Welcome to Thames Primary Academy

We are looking for a permanent Nursery Practitioner at Thames Primary Academy & Nursery who can help give our children the best possible start in their early years.

At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do. 💜

Our nursery is an integral part of our Primary Academy. We have a 25 place 2-3 room and a 40 place preschool room. Each room is led by an experienced room leader, supported by nursery practitioners and welfare staff who support over lunchtime. Our Nursery Manager is an Early Years Teacher and the majority of children feed through to our Reception classes when they start school. We have a safeguarding lead who works over the whole site, an Early Years SEND team supporting children with additional needs and a nursery administrator who manages admissions, fees, parent contact and attendance. 

     Our nursery is a place where children flourish and grow because they: 

• Have a strong sense of belonging
• Feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
• Are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement 
• Can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
• Have access to an exciting EYFS curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
• Can learn in a setting which is state of the art and exceptionally well resourced

We are looking for someone who can:

• As part of a professional team, assist in working with children on their education and social development and provide a high quality of care. 
• Effectively communicate with early years pupils to encourage social, educational and physical development and acceptable behaviour. 
• Contribute to the planning of activities for the session, day or week.
• Lead in the practical learning and play activities of individuals or groups of children.
• Conduct all activities in a professional manner at all times.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary and pension plan
• Term time only working (13 weeks holiday each year) 
• A commitment to promoting staff well being by providing certainty, fairness and consistency in the treatment of all employees
• A supportive and skilled staff team
• A broad range of internal and external CPD opportunities
• A Chromebook laptop for personal and professional use
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme(EAP), delivered by Wisdom
• Access to Simply Health - with GP access 24/7
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

In your application please indicate in your supporting letter how your skills, experience and beliefs align with ours.

If you would like to have a look around the Nursery prior to application please call 01253 341466 or email Hayley Rowcroft hrowcroft@thames.atctrust.org.uk to arrange a visit.

Welcome to Thames Primary Academy

Our Vision

At Thames, we take pride in developing outstanding teaching and learning by holding the highest expectations of all our pupils and knowing the children well. We challenge all children to strive for academic, creative, sporting and personal accomplishment within a broad, vibrant and enriched curriculum. Our students are given time to explore subjects and develop deep understanding. We celebrate perseverance, resilience and risk-taking, ensuring children welcome challenge and are not frightened to make mistakes.

We encourage children to take ownership of and responsibility for their learning, so they have the confidence and curiosity to ask questions, solve problems and respond to quality feedback. Children are praised for hard work, determination and having a positive attitude, in order to create an inclusive school where everyone can flourish, whatever their background.

 

We promote an ethos of respect and empathy, where diversity is valued and celebrated – both within the school and the wider world. Safeguarding and welfare are extremely important and pupils are taught the virtues of kindness, appreciation and what it means to be courageous. Special care is taken to educate everyone in the Thames community about the needs of others and how best to meet them. We foster open and honest communication with parents, carers and specialists and actively seek to engage with all members of our community in a positive and supportive manner.

High-quality teaching is a key priority at Thames and the relationship between staff and children underpins inspirational, supportive and effective teaching and learning. Staff are actively involved in identifying their support and training needs and this leads to careers with clear progression. We ensure that there is a wide range of quality training available and that staff are able to learn from each other and share good practice.

It is our aim for all children to leave Thames as independent learners with self-belief and abiding respect for others. We aim to instil a lifelong love for learning and a strong grounding for future success.

At Thames Primary Academy we strive to ensure our pupils enjoy the best possible education and we are continuously driving for improvement.

“Let Your Potential Soar”

At Thames we take the ‘whole child’ into account. We want our pupils to leave school with excellent subject knowledge and skills, but also to leave as caring, respectful, tolerant and enthusiastic learners, who are well-equipped to become good citizens.

We look forward to you visiting our school so that you can see us in action.

Mrs J Allison

Headteacher

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.

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

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.

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 Thames Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thames Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thames-primary-academy

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our children, the expertise and dedication of our staff, the support of our parents, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence.

The school and nursery classrooms and the outdoor play areas have been modernised and refurbished to an exceptional standard over recent years and we are very proud to be able to offer our children a truly exceptional learning environment which is bright, stimulating and state of the art in terms of technology, innovation and comfort.

A building, however, is only as good as the people working within. Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place on their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools across the ATC Achievement through Collaboration Trust.

Our Ethos
At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do.💜

Our academy is a place where children flourish and grow because they:

have a strong sense of belonging
feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
follow our positive behaviour aspirations of being ready, responsible and respectful
are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement
can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
have access to an aspirational curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
are challenged to work hard, be determined and have a positive attitude
are motivated to be ambitious and to strive for personal excellence


Our Aims
We offer a curriculum which is broad in content, rich in possibilities, instils a love for learning and a strong grounding in mastering the basics for future success.
We offer children a high quality and inclusive environment, by holding the highest expectations of all our pupils and knowing our children well.
We promote an ethos of respect and empathy, where diversity is valued and celebrated – both within the school and in the wider world.
We build strong relationships with children, parents and carers based on trust and mutual respect.
We celebrate perseverance, resilience and risk-taking, ensuring children welcome challenges and are not frightened to make mistakes.
We strive for all children to leave Thames as independent learners with self-belief and an abiding respect for others.
We are driven to ensure our academy is a place where successful learners, responsible citizens and confident individuals are ready for their next step in education and their future lives.

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