Nursery Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated nursery practitioner for maternity cover. The role involves keyworking a small group of children, planning engaging early years activities under the Nursery Leader, and liaising with parents on health, wellbeing and development.

The post is term-time only, 30 hours per week, with Enhanced DBS clearance required. Visa sponsorship is not available. Experience in a school setting is preferred and the role runs until July 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school setting
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Pre-employment checks and references may be required

Responsibilities

• Act as keyworker to a small group of children
• Plan creative early years activities under the Nursery Leader
• Ensure activities are carried out safely and responsibly in line with statutory responsibilities
• Liaise closely with parents to support their child’s health, wellbeing, learning and development

Skills

Child development

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

This is maternity cover in the nursery team at Sundorne Infant School and Nursery, running until July 2027 and starting January 2027. The core of the work is keyworking a small group of children, planning creative early years activities under the Nursery Leader, and working with parents on their child's health, wellbeing and development. The post is term-time only, 30 hours across Monday to Friday, and suits someone with school setting experience. Enhanced DBS clearance is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Act as keyworker to a small group of children
• Ensure activities are carried out safely and responsibly in line with statutory responsibilities
• Work creatively with children within the early years framework, as instructed by the Nursery Leader
• Liaise closely with parents to support their child's health, wellbeing, learning and development

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification

Experience

• Experience of working in a school setting

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of child development

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Pre-employment checks, references and checks with statutory bodies

Other

• Friendly, approachable and able to work well in a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual