Nursery Assistant

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bodmin is seeking a positive Nursery Assistant to join in November 2026. The successful candidate will support the Catholic ethos, contribute to engaging and independent learning, and help raise standards across the early years.

We offer a welcoming community, a supportive staff team, and commitment to your professional development to help you thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning.
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model.
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Be dynamic, resilient and hardworking with a positive nature.
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff.
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice.

Responsibilities

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning.
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model.
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Be dynamic, resilient and hardworking with a positive nature.
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff.
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice.

Job description

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Bodmin are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Nursery Assistant for November 2026. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development

The successful candidate will:

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

Organisation address (inc postcode)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Barn Lane
Bodmin
PL31 1LW

Contact name

Gill Scott

Contact email

[e-mail]

Website

www.st-marys-bod.cornwall.sch.uk

DfE Number (schools only)

9083718

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.