Early Years Practitioner (2 days) ref VNOPS09

Exeter School; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent nursery school in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to support children aged 3-4 years. The successful candidate will assist with learning and pastoral care both inside and outside the classroom. Applicants need a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education, along with prior experience in similar settings. This part-time role is for 18 hours a week, specifically on Thursdays and Fridays, and offers a competitive salary and other benefits such as a free school lunch.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free school lunch

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school or nursery setting.
• Ability to assist children on an individual basis.
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening and DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3-4 years old in learning and pastoral care.
• Assist children in small group and class settings.
• Maintain high standards and comply with safeguarding duties.

Skills

Experience working in Early Years

Ability to assist children

Education

Relevant qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education at Level 3

Job description

Overview

We are an independent pre-preparatory and nursery school for 75 girls and boys aged 3-7 years, previously known as The New School. In 2021, we became part of the Exeter School family. The pre-prep school is in a former Victorian chapel on a private, wide, tree-lined avenue within an acre of grounds. Just three miles from central Exeter in the village of Exminster, it provides an oasis of calm from the bustle of city life.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3-4 years old in learning and pastoral care both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist children on an individual basis, in small group and whole class work with a maximum class size of 16 children.
• Work with the team on a permanent basis 2 days a week from 23 February 2026 on Thursdays and Fridays 8am-5:30pm.
• Maintain high standards and keep up to date with safeguarding duties.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in Early Years in a primary school or nursery setting.
• Relevant qualification in Childcare and/or Early Years Education at a minimum of Level 3.
• Ability to assist children on an individual basis, in small group and whole class work.
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening and DBS clearance.
• Appropriate references and satisfactory DBS clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary, free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, term time contract 8am-5:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays 18 hours, 36 weeks per year.

Closing Date

Applications close noon on 6 January 2026. Interviews scheduled Thursday 15 January 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person.

Safeguarding & DBS

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, checks with past employers and DBS clearance.

Sponsorship

No sponsorship for work authorisation. Candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.