Nursery Assistant

Bournville Primary School; Uphill; On-site; GBP 7,700 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions above average

Five paid care days per year

Job summary

Bournville Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a nursery assistant to support EYFS learning part-time. You will help plan and deliver engaging activities, work with a caring team, and create nurturing spaces for early learners.

We value positive, flexible team players who are passionate about helping children grow. Experience with SEND or Makaton is desirable; safeguarding and inclusive practice are important to us.

Qualifications

• Positive, flexible team player with a caring approach.
• Creative, enthusiastic and motivational in your approach.
• Calm, consistent and nurturing with children.
• Experience with SEND is desirable or advantageous.
• Knowledge of speech and language development or Makaton is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum.
• Help plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Create nurturing environments where children feel safe and inspired.
• Work closely with families, staff and the wider school community.
• Promote the values of the school and multi-academy trust.

Skills

Positive team player

Creative

Energetic

Makaton knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about early years education? Join our vibrant nursery and preschool team at Bournville Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, where we deliver exceptional learning experiences for our youngest children.

We’re looking for a caring, energetic nursery assistant who’s ready to make a real difference in children’s lives. You’ll work alongside a skilled and supportive team within our high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision.

Hours: 15 hours per week, including 15 INSET hours per academic year (term time only)

Salary: £9,081.04 per year

Permanent contract

Closing date: 15 September 2026

Interview date: 21 September 2026

Start date: as soon as possible

What you’ll do

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum
• Help plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Create nurturing, stimulating environments where children feel safe and inspired
• Work closely with families, staff, and the wider school community
• Promote the values of our school and multi-academy trust

What we’re looking for

• A positive, flexible team player
• Creative, enthusiastic, and motivational in your approach
• Calm, consistent, and supportive with a nurturing nature
• Passionate about helping children grow and thrive
• Experience with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is desirable
• Knowledge of speech and language development and Makaton is a plus
• Proactive, energetic, and committed to meaningful learning
• Patient, sensitive, and confident in comforting children
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice

Why join us?

Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. Bournville is a National nurturing school and as such a nurture approach underpins all the work that we do in school. Ability to build string relationships with parents and their families is essential. Our teachers encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.

What you can expect

We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.

We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills.

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