Early Years Nursery Assistant – Term-Time Role

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Job summary

Charnwood Primary Academy in Lichfield seeks a friendly Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, with 21.25 hours per week during term-time plus INSET days, starting January 2027 (training possible Dec 26).

You will help provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for our youngest children, supporting the Nursery Lead and building strong home–school links.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children, ideally within an Early Years setting.
• Willingness to provide personal care sensitively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Good communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support children's play, learning, communication and social development.
• Assist Nursery Lead with engaging activities.
• Support individuals and small groups in nursery activities.
• Encourage independence and positive relationships.
• Support personal care routines.
• Observe and report on children's development.
• Maintain safe indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
• Build home–school links with parents and carers.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety policies.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Caring

Patient

Team player

Good communication

Education

Level 3 childcare or Early Years qualification

Job description

Charnwood Primary Academy in Lichfield seeks a friendly Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, with 21.25 hours per week during term-time plus INSET days, starting January 2027 (training possible Dec 26).

You will help provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for our youngest children, supporting the Nursery Lead and building strong home–school links.