Nursery Assistant

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); Southall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing) invites applications for a committed practitioner to join our award‑winning Greenfields Nursery School. You will work with a dynamic team to deliver creative, child‑centred education for very young children in a listening culture; excellent communication is essential.

Essential: Level 3 EY Qualification, Level 2 English, EYFS knowledge, and a good attitude toward supporting children with additional needs. DBS Enhanced clearance will be sought.

Qualifications

• An approved Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Level 2 qualification in English.
• Sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in working with children with additional needs; training provided.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required (safer recruitment).

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative learning opportunities for very young children within a listening culture.
• Be part of an energetic team delivering high‑quality child-centred education and care.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communicat

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Level 2 English qualification

Job description

Advert details: Grade 4 pa inclusive, Fixed Term Contract (FTC) until 22nd July 2027, 27.5 hours a week, 8.30 - 2.30 (30mins unpaid lunch break), 39 weeks Term Time Only (TTO).

To start ASAP

Nursery World Magazine: Winner - Nursery of the Year Award

We are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, and highly motivated qualified practitioner to join our award-winning nursery school.

You will be part of a dynamic team of early years practitioners providing creative learning opportunities for very young children in the context of a listening culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be an expectation together with the ability to be part of an energetic team delivering quality child centred education and care.

Essential:

• An approved Level 3 Early Years Qualification
• A suitable level 2 qualification in English
• A sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An interest in working with children who have additional needs is essential and some experience would be preferable, but training will be provided.

Free parking is available in the staff car park.

Greenfields Nursery School subscribe to Ealing’s Workplace Options (Staff wellbeing).

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-supports-the-education-sector-to-safeguard-children.

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk.

In line with KCSIE 2026 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Closing date: Monday 9th November

Interview date: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th November

Headteacher: Mrs Ellie Larkin