Nursery Assistant

Independent Schools Association (ISA); England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s College is seeking enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join Little Jo’s Day Nursery from January 2027. The nursery cares for babies from nine months to five years and offers a play-based curriculum on a beautiful 60-acre campus.

The successful candidate will understand EYFS, help children learn and thrive, and contribute to a warm, nurturing environment. This full-time, all-year-round post requires safeguarding checks and DBS, with interviews possible before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of EYFS and development needs of young children.
• Passion for helping children learn, grow and thrive with high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Create a warm, nurturing environment for children aged nine months to five years.
• Contribute to safeguarding and implement child protection procedures.

Job description

As we continue to develop Little Jo’s Day Nursery, we are seeking enthusiastic, caring and inspirational Nursery Assistants to join our dedicated team from January 2027.

As we continue to develop Little Jo’s Day Nursery, we are delighted to announce that we will be welcoming babies from the age of nine months. We are therefore seeking enthusiastic, caring and inspirational Nursery Assistants to join our dedicated team from January 2027.

Little Jo’s Day Nursery provides a warm, nurturing environment for children aged nine months to five years. Our play-based curriculum encourages creativity, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning, while our extensive grounds offer exciting opportunities for outdoor learning, exploration and discovery.

Little Jo’s Day Nursery share our beautiful 60-acre campus, creating a strong sense of belonging across the whole College community.

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the learning and development needs of young children. You will be passionate about supporting children to learn, grow and thrive, and committed to providing high-quality care and experiences that support their intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and inspirational team and to contribute to the continued development of Little Jo’s Day Nursery as part of the wider St Joseph’s College community.

Description

This is a full time post, all year round.

The closing date for applications is Noon, 10 November 2026.

The College reserves the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

References will be taken up and will be carefully checked.

DBS charge payable by applicant.