Nursery Assistant

Salhouse CofE Primary School; Salhouse; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Fledglings Pre School based at Salhouse VC Primary School in Norfolk is seeking an exceptional nursery assistant to support learning and development of young children under the EYFS framework. The post is permanent, part-time (30 hours per week, Mon-Fri) during term time plus one week, with hours 8.45am to 3.15pm.

You will join a small, dedicated team in a child-centred environment with strong Christian values, receive ongoing professional development, and contribute to a happy, safe setting

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning under the EYFS curriculum.
• Ability to meet individual needs and support development.
• Good communication with pupils, staff and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and a positive ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development in pre-school.
• Assist with daily routine and supervision.
• Support play and early years activities.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Nursery support

Job description

Fledglings Pre School based at Salhouse VC Primary School

Part of the Neatishead, Salhouse and Fleggburgh Federation

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.salhouseschool.co.uk

Executive Headteacher: Hayley Sonnex

Nursery Manager: Tracy Chambers

• Salary – Scale C, £13.26 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for October 2026

We wish to appoint an exceptional nursery assistant to join our successful school supporting the learning and development of children following the EYFS curriculum in pre school. Our school is a child centred and family friendly school where children feel safe and happy and where everyone shares a love of learning. You will be supported by a small, dedicated staff team who aim for the highest standards and you will be offered on-going professional development opportunities.Hours of work, 8.45am -3.15pm, Monday to Friday.

The pre school also provides before and after school childcare for pupils aged 5-11.

We are looking for someone who will;

• ensure they know the needs of all our children and provide support to meet those individual needs
• invest in and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual in our community
• demonstrate empathy, compassion and forgiveness so that we all have the courage to take risks and learn from our mistakes
• begin to grow global citizens who value others and cherish themselves
• have a thorough knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• have the ability and experience to confidently and competently manage behaviour
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour
• have excellent communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers
• enjoy being part of a small, child centred team who achieve high standards in an ethos based on its Christian core values

We can offer you;

• Enthusiastic children who are happy and eager to learn through play
• A supportive, purposeful, friendly and cohesive staff team
• Supportive parents and carers
• On-going professional development opportunities
• A motivating work place which has high expectations of its staffwhilst protecting their well being

Visits are most welcome by appointment.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS and reference vetting checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.