Nursery/Pre-School Assistant

Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0DD

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week Monday- Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12
• Actual salary: £18,892.01 (Grade 4 SCP 5)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cledford Primary Nursery and Academy are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nursery/Pre-School Assistant to join their team. In the first instance, this is a temporary position for one academic year. However, there may be the opportunity for this to become a permanent position dependent on pupil numbers.

The role will be based in our Nursery/Pre-School setting, supporting the children during the day. You will be required to follow the EYFS curriculum and follow the fundamental British Values in Early Years.

You may be assigned Key Children for specific activities or interventions. You will be required to read, adhere to and deliver weekly planning and complete/record observations for the children.

There may be potential for movement across the school in the future.

The successful candidate must: -

• have a Level 3 qualification that meets the DfE criteria for counting in the EYFS statutory framework staff: child ratios
• have a Paediatric First Aid qualification (or be willing to work towards one)
• have experience in the last two years as a Nursery Practitioner or Teaching Assistant in either a private day nursery or primary school
• have a good knowledge of the EYFS
• enjoy working with children
• be able to present as a positive role model
• have a flexible approach to the role
• demonstrate a commitment to personal and organisational development
• demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times
• have excellent organisational skills
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• have the ability to work as part of a team and to make positive contributions
• have the ability to act on their own initiative

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

• an experienced and supportive team of staff
• amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents
• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do
• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development
• talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance
• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc)
• eye care vouchers
• discounted gym membership
• free annual flu jab.

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.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk)

Closing date: Monday 22nd June at 12:00pm

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

JDQ (1) (1) (1).doc - 72 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Nursery Assisant (1) (1).docx - 33.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 420 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy website
• Email address: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01606 663667
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cledford-primary-school-middlewich

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